May · India
Best time to visit Munnar in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Munnar in May
Average temperature 25°C, 275 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 275 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Munnar scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 275 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Munnar's tea hills, waterfalls and cloud forests rise in Kerala's Western Ghats.
May in Munnar: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trail conditions at 25°C (76°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 275 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Munnar — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Munnar in May?
- In May, Munnar averages 25°C, 275 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Munnar?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Munnar in May?
- Expect about 275 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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