Kottayam Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kottayam (Kerala) in May 2024?

The climate in Kottayam during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Kottayam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Kottayam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.9°C 89.4°F
Nightly temperature 24.9°C 76.8°F
Average temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 259 mm 10.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kottayam with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kottayam

Kottayam average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kottayam average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kottayam average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kottayam in May 2024.

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Kottayam weather stats

Kottayam weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: January 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: February 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: July 609mm 24ins
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