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Mahē Weather in May

Mahē in May

The short of it: Mahē in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 26° · rain 286 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

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

May in Mahē brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 26°, with about 286 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-May, 17 minutes more than a month before.

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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Mahē runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Azhiyūr, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Mahē, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 198 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AzhiyūrKerala3 km ESE33°26°289 mm
ChockliKerala4 km NE33°26°290 mm
PeringathurKerala6 km ENE33°26°296 mm
ErāmalaKerala6 km ESE33°26°294 mm
TellicherryKerala7 km NW33°26°282 mm
KatirurKerala9 km N33°26°284 mm
ChōrōdKerala10 km SE33°26°293 mm
DharmadamKerala11 km NW33°26°280 mm

The Almanac · Mahē 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 286 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Mahē by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
February32°23°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°22 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April34°26°88 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦
May33°26°286 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
June30°24°899 mm13 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
July28°23°1011 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
August29°24°578 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
September30°24°363 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October31°24°304 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
November31°24°119 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
December32°23°30 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mahē in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mahē in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 286 mm (11.3 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 286 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mahē?

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

How long are the days in Mahē in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 26 min in December to 12 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Mahē in May?

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

What should I pack for Mahē in May?

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

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