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India weather in May

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

India

May in India: changeable weather. Roughly 13h 26m of daylight, with light from about 05:08 to 18:34. May isn't peak season in India. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

India in May

Average temp-
Rain this month-
Daylight13.4 h
Sun05:08-18:34
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
What to do

May in India, what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

Questions & answers

May in India, FAQ

Does it snow in India in May?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in India in May?
About 13h 26m of daylight. The sun rises around 05:08 and sets around 18:34. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is May a good time to visit India?
May isn't peak season in India. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

India — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to India, every airline at once.

Rates in India shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset