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Cherthala Weather in May

Cherthala in May

The short of it: Cherthala in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 339 mm (13.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 26° · rain 339 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cherthala an average May high of 33°, a low of 26° and some 339 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 339 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Cherthala runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Shertallai, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Cherthala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 179 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShertallaiKerala1 km ENE33°26°339 mm
ThanneermukkomKerala5 km ESE33°26°328 mm
MannanchōriKerala13 km S33°26°333 mm
KalavoorKerala13 km S33°26°340 mm
KomalapuramKerala16 km S33°26°333 mm
AymanamKerala20 km ESE33°26°305 mm
AroorKerala21 km N32°26°352 mm
AlappuzhaKerala22 km S33°26°336 mm

The Almanac · Cherthala 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 339 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Cherthala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°12 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
February32°24°26 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°63 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April33°26°160 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
May33°26°339 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
June30°24°690 mm13 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
July30°24°695 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
August30°24°443 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
September30°24°399 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October31°24°375 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November31°24°190 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
December31°23°51 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cherthala in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cherthala in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 339 mm (13.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 339 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Cherthala?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Cherthala in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 34 min in December to 12 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Cherthala in May?

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

What should I pack for Cherthala in May?

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

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