May · India
Best time to visit Bengaluru in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bengaluru in May
Average temperature 25°C, 146 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bengaluru scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bengaluru is India's garden-tech metropolis of parks, craft-beer pubs, and Deccan palace escapes on cooler plateau days. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Bengaluru — workable with trade-offs
At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
146 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bengaluru — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bengaluru in May?
- In May, Bengaluru averages 25°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bengaluru?
- May earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bengaluru in May?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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