Thiruvaiyaru in May
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Very hot: daytime highs around 39°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
39°CAvg high
28°CAvg low
10Rainy days (55 mm)
12:30 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 18:25 Sunset
Why this score
- Very hot: daytime highs around 39°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 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 (±4.5 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 21°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| February | 33°C | 22°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 36°C | 24°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 38°C | 27°C | 31 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 39°C | 28°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.0 |
| June | 37°C | 27°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 36°C | 27°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 36°C | 26°C | 77 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 35°C | 26°C | 98 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| October | 33°C | 25°C | 159 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 30°C | 23°C | 178 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 22°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Thiruvaiyaru in May?
Daytime highs average 39°C and nights about 28°C.
When is the best time to visit Thiruvaiyaru?
The best months are January.