Mysuru weather in May
India

May in Mysuru: sweltering, rainy — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Mysuru · #1110 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mysuru in May
Other months in Mysuru
Mysuru's forum calls January part of the region's pleasant winter stretch — cool enough that a light shawl is worth carrying for the evening, though nothing heavier is needed. Regulars comparing it to nearby hill station Ooty note January there is 'the last leg of winter,' cool but manageable, with Mysuru itself running milder than the surrounding hills.
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Mysuru climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mysuru 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 Mysuru'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).
Toughest weatherMysuru's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Mysuru in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mysuru?
- May in Mysuru: sweltering, rainy — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Mysuru on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Mysuru in May?
- In May, Mysuru averages a daily high of 32.6°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 141.4 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mysuru in May?
- Mysuru has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in May.