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Ponneri Weather in May

Ponneri in May

The short of it: Ponneri in May averages a high of 38 °C (101 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 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 38° · low 28° · rain 59 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ponneri an average May high of 38°, a low of 28° and some 59 mm of rain. The height of summer in Ponneri, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-May, 19 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Ponneri runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Mīnjūr, 9 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ponneri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 28 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MīnjūrTamil Nadu9 km SE38°28°56 mm
KattivākkamTamil Nadu19 km SE38°28°54 mm
PuzhalTamil Nadu19 km S37°28°56 mm
MathurTamil Nadu20 km SSE38°28°56 mm
ManaliTamil Nadu21 km SSE38°28°54 mm
MadhavaramTamil Nadu22 km S38°28°55 mm
TiruvottiyūrTamil Nadu23 km SSE38°28°52 mm
AvadiTamil Nadu27 km SSW38°28°58 mm

The Almanac · Ponneri 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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The height of summer in Ponneri, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Ponneri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°16 mm9 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
February32°21°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
March34°23°4.0 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April36°26°31 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May38°28°59 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
June37°27°72 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦
July35°26°105 mm11 km/h12 h 50 min✦
August34°26°163 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦
September34°25°114 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October32°25°291 mm5 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
November30°23°297 mm6 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
December29°21°112 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ponneri in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ponneri in May?

Days average 38 °C (101 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Ponneri, with afternoons near 38°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ponneri?

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

How long are the days in Ponneri in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 21 min in December to 12 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Ponneri in May?

Hardly — May nights average 28 °C (82 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ponneri in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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