Periyakulam Weather in May

What's the weather like in Periyakulam (Tamil Nādu) in May 2024?

The climate in Periyakulam during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Periyakulam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Periyakulam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.3°F
Nightly temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Average temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Periyakulam with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Periyakulam

Periyakulam average temperature in May

May rainfall

Periyakulam average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Periyakulam 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 Periyakulam in May 2024.

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Periyakulam weather stats

Periyakulam weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.5°C 92.3°F
Driest month: January 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 9.2hrs
Coldest month: December 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 190mm 7.5ins
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