What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kodaikanal in May?

In May, Chennai averages 38°C high / 28°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Kodaikanal averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 323 mm.

Chennai vs Kodaikanal in May

Kodaikanal is the better pick in May — 68 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kodaikanal is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.

Chennai vs Kodaikanal — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Chennai	🇮🇳 Kodaikanal
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	44°C	24°C
Avg high / low	38° / 28°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	69 mm	323 mm
Rainy days	5	26
Humidity	70%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	78	57

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chennai 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, a little rain · best February40
Kodaikanal 🇮🇳 Indiawarm, soaked, muggy air · best February68

Chennai vs Kodaikanal in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chennai or Kodaikanal?: Kodaikanal is the better pick in May — 68 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kodaikanal is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kodaikanal in May?: In May, Chennai averages 38°C high / 28°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Kodaikanal averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 323 mm.