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Bhatkal Weather in May

Bhatkal in May

The short of it: Bhatkal in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 26° · rain 171 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Bhatkal an average May high of 34°, a low of 26° and some 171 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-May, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Bhatkal runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Jāli, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Bhatkal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 148 mm more rain
Versus June
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JāliKarnataka3 km W34°26°171 mm
VenkatapuraKarnataka6 km NNW34°26°170 mm
MurudeshwaraKarnataka14 km NNW33°26°168 mm
ByndoorKarnataka16 km SSE34°26°178 mm
HonnavarKarnataka35 km NNW33°26°166 mm
KargalKarnataka36 km NE31°22°133 mm
GangolliKarnataka39 km SSE34°26°193 mm
KundapuraKarnataka42 km SSE34°26°193 mm

The Almanac · Bhatkal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Bhatkal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February33°21°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March34°23°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April34°25°23 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May34°26°171 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦
June30°24°1072 mm15 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
July29°24°1373 mm15 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
August29°24°806 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
September30°23°579 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October31°24°258 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
November33°23°60 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December33°21°17 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bhatkal in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bhatkal in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 171 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bhatkal?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Bhatkal in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 18 min in December to 12 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Bhatkal in May?

Hardly — May nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bhatkal in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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