Pondicherry · SpringMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
28°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Pondicherry in May: 34°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Pondicherry in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 31°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Pondicherry Spring marks the start of the good season in Pondicherry. Temperatures rise (34°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (9.0/10) 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 | 22°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.5 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 23°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 31°C | 13% | 0.7 | 11.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 27°C | 33°C | 18% | 0.6 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 28°C | 34°C | 25% | 2.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 34°C | 33% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 34°C | 45% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 33°C | 49% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 32°C | 56% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 66% | 7.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 11.7 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 28°C | 46% | 5.0 | 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, Pondicherry averages 34°C, 25% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in May
Is May a good time to visit Pondicherry?
May is an acceptable time for Pondicherry (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Pondicherry in May?
With 34°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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