The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Mysore sees 32°C during the day with 6.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 11 out of 12 months in Mysore. Compared to April: −3°C daytime, 21 pts more rainy days, −2.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
21°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 47
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Mysore is January (9.2/10), 4.0 pts higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · India
🗣️LanguageHindi
💶CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 42%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in May
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Location
Where is Mysore ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndiaTemperate climate with a 9.2 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.30°N · 76.65°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mysore?
January is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Mysore get in January?
Mysore averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Mysore?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Mysore in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Mysore good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Mysore scores 8.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Mysore?
April is the most difficult month to visit Mysore, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Mysore in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Mysore (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.