Month summary
Hampi weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 37°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hampi in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 37°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Hampi in May is possible but December offers a score of 8.6/10 vs 6.9.
By trip type
Hampi in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Hike early morning to avoid the heat — temperatures reach 37°C by 11am Spring marks the start of the good season in Hampi. Temperatures rise (37°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 31°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 March | 23°C | 37°C | 1% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 26°C | 38°C | 5% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 25°C | 37°C | 23% | 1.5 | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 32°C | 54% | 3.6 | 10.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 67% | 4.6 | 7.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 30°C | 62% | 3.7 | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 30°C | 62% | 5.1 | 10.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 30°C | 44% | 3.5 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 30°C | 20% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 19°C | 30°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.5h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Hampi averages 37°C, 23% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hampi in May
Is May a good time to visit Hampi?
May is an acceptable time for Hampi (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Hampi in May?
With 37°C max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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