May · India
Best time to visit Puducherry in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puducherry in May
Average temperature 30°C, 98 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Puducherry scores 8.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 30°C, 98 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puducherry's French quarter, promenade and ashrams give Tamil Nadu a distinctive seaside town.
May holds up well in Puducherry — 5th best month
Days in May average 30°C (87°F) and humidity near 75% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puducherry — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puducherry in May?
- In May, Puducherry averages 30°C, 98 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puducherry?
- May earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puducherry in May?
- Expect about 98 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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