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Pondicherry in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Pondicherry in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 33 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
56/100 · #7
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#5
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#2
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Pondicherry · MayPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 33 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 33 | 28 | 6 | 28 | 8.1 | 73 | 3.5 | 30 | 68 |
| May (selected) | 33 | 28 | 12 | 66 | 7.3 | 72 | 4.1 | 30 | 56 |
| June | 33 | 28 | 14 | 67 | 6.7 | 70 | 4.3 | 29 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (56/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +12 | -0.8 °C | -0.8 °C | -5.8 | -38.1 mm | +0.8 h | +0.7 % | -0.6 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| June | -2 | -0.5 °C | -0.7 °C | +2.3 | +1.2 mm | -0.6 h | -2 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Pondicherry in May?
The average daily high is around 33 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Pondicherry in May?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Pondicherry in May?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 66 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Pondicherry?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Pondicherry. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. May is not among them.