May · India
Best time to visit Kerala in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in May
Average temperature 25°C, 275 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 275 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kerala scores 5.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 275 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kerala is India's backwater state-houseboat canals, spice hills of Munnar, and monsoon-green Arabian Sea coasts. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Kerala: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 25°C (76°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
275 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kerala in May?
- In May, Kerala averages 25°C, 275 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kerala?
- May earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kerala in May?
- Expect about 275 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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