Pondicherry weather in May 2024

Expect 37°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Pondicherry in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Pondicherry in May before you book your next holiday to India in 2024/2025.

37
37°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
2
2 days with some rainfall
27
27°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
E
Extreme heat & humidity
43
43 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
29
29°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for India (Pondicherry) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

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How hot is it in Pondicherry in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 37°C in Pondicherry in May with extreme heat and humidity, falling to 27°C at night.

How sunny is it in Pondicherry in May?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Pondicherry in May - that's 65% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Pondicherry in May?

The average sea temperature around Pondicherry in May is 29°C.

Does it ever rain in Pondicherry in May?

There are usually 2 days with some rain in Pondicherry in May and the average monthly rainfall is 43mm.

What is the chance of a cyclone in Pondicherry in May?

On average less than 1 day in May in Pondicherry is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Pondicherry May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Pondicherry in May 2024. Select a month to view Pondicherry sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	05:51	18:25
Thursday, 16th May 2024	05:47	18:28
Friday, 31st May 2024	05:45	18:32

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