Weather in Pondicherry in may 2025

The weather in Puducherry in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather UV index: 8

Weather at 6am
88°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

8%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

3%

Weather at 12pm
95°F

Partly Cloudy

20%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

6%

Moderate rain at times

4%

Weather at 6pm
90°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

13%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 3am
86°F

Clear/Sunny

55%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Heavy rain

7%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Pondicherry in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Pondicherry in may.


The climate of Pondicherry in may is tolerable

The weather in may in Puducherry is quite dry (with 3in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of rainfall over 2 days.

The climate is very warm in that locality in may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 95°F. The seasonal minimum is 88°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Puducherry is 92°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Puducherry in may with a maximum record of 103°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 81°F in 2016. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.

In may in Puducherry, the days on average last 12:40. Sunrise is at 05:47 and sets at 18:27.



Pondicherry: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Pondicherry. more information

If you can push the dates of your trip to Pondicherry forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information

May: another location in India?

If you want to go to India in may, there are destinations with better weather than Pondicherry:

In may, Bangalore (Karnataka), Goa, Hampi, Manali, Mangalore and Pune have good weather.

more information about India's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Pondicherry in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 92°F
Highest temperature 95°F
Lowest temperature 88°F
Highest record temperature 103°F
(2020)
Lowest record temperature 81°F
(2016)
Number of days at +86°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 86°F
Lowest sea temperature 83°F
Highest sea temperature 89°F
Wind
Wind speed 24km/h
Wind temperature 88°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3in
Number of days with rainfall 3 day(s)
(11%)
Record daily rainfall 5.8in
(2016)
Other climate data
Humidity 69%
Visibility 9.76km
Cloud cover 18%
UV index 8
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:47
Time of sunset 18:27
Length of day 12:40
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Pondicherry in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 94°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 94°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 92°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 92°F
05-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 92°F
06-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 92°F
07-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 90°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 90°F
09-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 88°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 88°F
11-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 88°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 88°F
13-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 88°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 88°F
15-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 88°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 85°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
18-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 88°F
19-05-2024
Overcast
85°F to 88°F
20-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 88°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 88°F
22-05-2024
Overcast
81°F to 90°F
23-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 92°F
24-05-2024
Overcast
83°F to 88°F
25-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 94°F
26-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 97°F
27-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 99°F
28-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 97°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 95°F
30-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 95°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 95°F

Map: other cities in India in may

Cities near Pondicherry:

Cuddalore in maytolerable weather
Mamallapuram in maytolerable weather
Karaikal in maytolerable weather
Chennai in maytolerable weather
Vedaranyam in maytolerable weather
Bangalore (Karnataka) in maygood weather
Nandi hills (Nandi betta) in maygood weather
Nellore in maytolerable weather
Madurai in maytolerable weather
Pamban Island in maygood weather
Ramanathapuram in maygood weather
Coimbatore in maygood weather
India in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Pondicherry in may:

Weather data for Pondicherry for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Pondicherry. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Pondicherry can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Pondicherry.


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