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Kerala Weather in May

Kerala temperature in May start to decrease slightly with passing days with an increase in rainfall up to 216 mm and almost 17 rainy days as the southwest monsoon season is just around the corner. The Kerala climate in May remains hot with temperature up to 32°C (90°F) as an upper range and 25°C (77°F) as a lower range. The daylength remains constant throughout the year, with almost 12 hours of daylight as Kerala is located near the equator.

Kerala weather in May is best to visit some of the romantic locations and hill stations.  The charges of travelling, stay and food are very low this month. Travel to Kerala in May can be the best option for you if you like to explore places in peace and a less crowded atmosphere in warm weather in Kerala in May.


See also: India weather in May

7-Day Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast


Averages for Kerala Weather in May

High Temperature
32°C (89.6°F)
Low Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
Sunrise
06:06 ~ 06:02
Sunset
18:32 ~ 18:37


What to Wear
There are lots of raining days in this month which ask for raincoats and umbrellas to add in our list of clothes to wear in Kerala in May. You can wear Shirts, pants, trousers, shirts, T-shirts, skirts, dresses along with waterproof footwear. You cannot forget to keep mosquito repellent to fight mosquitoes. Sunglasses, hats, or caps would be helpful for the first half of the month.

 
May Travel Guide - Where to Go & Tips

Kasargoda is an ideal place to visit in beautiful Kerala weather in May. It has some excellent locations such as hill stations, forest parks, wildlife sanctuaries and is famous for a number of forts.

Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary (3.4/5 stars) & Malom Wildlife Sanctuary (3.4/5 stars)
These are two nearest sanctuaries famous for creatures such as Malabar Hornbill, pig, porcupine, elephants, slender loris, and jungle cat.

Kareem's Forest Park (3.4/5 stars)
There is also a private sanctuary, Kareem's Forest Park, which is considered as a paradise for nature lovers, environmentalists, and students of Ayurveda.

Ananthapura Lake Temple (4.1/5 stars)
It is another beautiful location that one cannot afford to miss. This temple is located in the village Ananthapura and built in the middle of the lake, as suggested in a name. An 80 plus-year-old crocodile named Babiya is considered as a guardian of this temple.

Forts
Several forts like Chandragiri fort (3.7/5 stars), Hosdurg Fort (3.2/5 stars) are also famous tourist places to explore in nice Kerala weather in May. Bekal (4/5 stars), a small town in Kasargoda district, is home to the largest fortress in Kerala and also the renowned beach and backwater destination.

Tips: Avoid eating food on the roadside stalls and carry digestive pills to prevent from getting stomach upset as food is apt to deteriorate in summer.

High/Low Temperatures of Kerala in May
Kerala Temperatures in May
Historical Kerala Weather in May
May
Temperature Sunrise / Sunset Humidity
(%)
High (°C/ °F)
Low (°C/ °F)
1
33 / 91.4 26 / 78.8
06:06 / 18:32
67
2
32 / 89.6 25 / 77
06:06 / 18:32 67
3
30 / 86 26 / 78.8
06:06 / 18:32 72
4
30 / 86 25 / 77
06:06 / 18:32 69
5
33 / 91.4 26 / 78.8 06:06 / 18:32 75
6
30 / 86 24 / 75.2
06:06 / 18:32 72
7
33 / 91.4
24 / 75.2
06:05 / 18:32 69
8
30 / 86 26 / 78.8 06:05 / 18:32 75
9
30 / 86 25 / 77 06:05 / 18:33 75
10
32 / 89.6  24 / 75.2
06:05 / 18:33 69
11
30 / 86 26 / 78.8 06:04 / 18:33 69
12
30 / 86 25 / 77
06:04 / 18:33 75
13
30 / 86
25 / 77
06:04 / 18:33
69
14
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:04 / 18:34
69
15
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:04 / 18:34
75
16
33 / 91.4
24 / 75.2
06:03 / 18:34
75
17
30 / 86
26 / 78.8
06:03 / 18:34
75
18
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:03 / 18:35
75
19
32 / 89.6
24 / 75.2
06:03 / 18:35
72
20
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:35
69
21
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:35
75
22
30 / 86
25 / 77
06:03 / 18:35
72
23
33 / 91.4
24 / 75.2
06:03 / 18:35
69
24
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:36
75
25
30 / 86
24 / 75.2
06:02 / 18:36
43
26
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:36
69
27
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:36
72
28
32 / 89.6
24 / 75.2
06:02 / 18:37
69
29
32 / 89.6
26 / 78.8
06:02  /18:37
69
30
33 / 91.4
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:37
72
31
32 / 89.6
25 / 77
06:02 / 18:37
75