Thanjavur in May

5.0out of 10

Not the best time

Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

38°CAvg high
28°CAvg low
11Rainy days (59 mm)
12:30 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 18:25 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

30° 21° J 32° 22° F 35° 23° M 37° 26° A 38° 28° M 38° 28° J 37° 27° J 36° 27° A 36° 26° S 33° 25° O 30° 23° N 29° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 30°C21°C20 mm 4– – 8.4
February 32°C22°C14 mm 3– – 7.9
March 35°C23°C19 mm 4– – 6.9
April 37°C26°C38 mm 7– – 6.0
May 38°C28°C59 mm 11– – 5.0
June 38°C28°C57 mm 12– – 5.1
July 37°C27°C57 mm 13– – 5.2
August 36°C27°C83 mm 15– – 5.0
September 36°C26°C109 mm 16– – 4.9
October 33°C25°C175 mm 20– – 5.0
November 30°C23°C199 mm 18– – 5.8
December 29°C22°C108 mm 11– – 7.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Thanjavur in May?

Daytime highs average 38°C and nights about 28°C.

When is the best time to visit Thanjavur?

The best months are January, February.