SeasonMapMadikeri weather in May
India
May in Madikeri: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Madikeri · #1146 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madikeri climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Rainfall | 282 mm / 11.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Madikeri 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.
BusySummer vacation (north & east) in India(estimated)
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Best months for Madikeri's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMadikeri's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Madikeri in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 282 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
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Madikeri in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Madikeri?
- May in Madikeri: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Madikeri on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Madikeri in May?
- In May, Madikeri averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 282.2 mm of rain over roughly 27.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madikeri in May?
- Madikeri has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.