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 high | 33°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 40°C / 104°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 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.