Pondicherry weather in May

May in Pondicherry: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Pondicherry · #328 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pondicherry climate normals — May

Daytime high33°C / 92°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low28°C / 82°F
Feels like (high)40°C / 104°F
Rainfall38 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)76🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pondicherry in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Pondicherry?
May in Pondicherry: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Pondicherry on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Pondicherry in May?
In May, Pondicherry averages a daily high of 33.2°C and a low of 27.6°C, with about 37.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pondicherry in May?
Pondicherry has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in May.

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