May · India
Best time to visit Hampi in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hampi in May
Average temperature 30°C, 88 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Hampi scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 30°C, 88 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hampi's boulder-strewn ruins spread temples and bazaars across the old Vijayanagara capital.
May in Hampi: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in May average 30°C (86°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 88 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Hampi — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hampi in May?
- In May, Hampi averages 30°C, 88 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hampi?
- May earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hampi in May?
- Expect about 88 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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