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

In May, Chennai averages 38°C high / 28°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Pondicherry averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 65 mm.

Chennai vs Pondicherry in May

Pondicherry is the better pick in May — 82 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is sweltering, a little rain, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.

Chennai vs Pondicherry — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Chennai	🇮🇳 Pondicherry
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	44°C	42°C
Avg high / low	38° / 28°	35° / 27°
Rainfall	69 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	5	7
Humidity	70%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	78	76

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

Month by month

Chennai 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, a little rain · best February40
Pondicherry 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, a little rain · best February82

Chennai vs Pondicherry in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chennai or Pondicherry?: Pondicherry is the better pick in May — 82 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is sweltering, a little rain, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Pondicherry in May?: In May, Chennai averages 38°C high / 28°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Pondicherry averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 65 mm.