Kerala · SpringMonth summary
Kerala weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
91% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kerala in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Kerala in May: 91% rain, 9.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for December.
By trip type
Kerala in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 29°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Kerala Spring marks the start of the good season in Kerala. Temperatures rise (32°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 91% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 34°C | 11% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 24°C | 37°C | 9% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 25°C | 37°C | 42% | 2.3 | 11.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 35°C | 78% | 7.3 | 11.7h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 24°C | 32°C | 91% | 15.9 | 9.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 24°C | 29°C | 98% | 16.7 | 7.2h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 23°C | 28°C | 95% | 15.2 | 7.0h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 23°C | 29°C | 90% | 14.5 | 8.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 23°C | 29°C | 85% | 10.5 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 86% | 13.0 | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 31°C | 55% | 5.0 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 32°C | 23% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
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, Kerala averages 32°C, 91% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -68%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kerala in May
Is May a good time to visit Kerala?
May is not recommended for Kerala (score 4.8/10). With 91% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine, consider December (7.8/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Kerala in May?
Yes, 91% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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