SeasonMapGokarna weather in May
India
May in Gokarna: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 12 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Gokarna · #929 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gokarna climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 151 mm / 5.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gokarna in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
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Best months for Gokarna's weather
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Gokarna in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gokarna?
- May in Gokarna: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 12 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gokarna on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Gokarna in May?
- In May, Gokarna averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 26°C, with about 150.8 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gokarna in May?
- Gokarna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.
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