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Prayagraj Weather in May

Prayagraj in May

The short of it: Prayagraj in May averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 28° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Prayagraj brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 28°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Prayagraj, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-May, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Prayagraj runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Jhūsi, 6 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Prayagraj, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JhūsiUttar Pradesh6 km E41°27°8.0 mm
ChailUttar Pradesh21 km W41°27°8.0 mm
PhulpurUttar Pradesh27 km ENE41°27°7.0 mm
Mau AimmaUttar Pradesh29 km NNE41°27°9.0 mm
SirsāUttar Pradesh32 km SE42°27°6.0 mm
Sarāi ĀkilUttar Pradesh34 km WSW42°27°7.0 mm
HandiāUttar Pradesh36 km ESE41°27°6.0 mm
ShankargarhUttar Pradesh37 km SW42°28°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Prayagraj Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Prayagraj, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Prayagraj by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°10°20 mm4 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°13°13 mm5 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
March33°18°14 mm5 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April39°24°4.0 mm5 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
May41°28°8.0 mm6 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
June39°29°100 mm7 km/h13 h 43 min✦
July34°28°275 mm6 km/h13 h 35 min✦
August33°27°284 mm5 km/h13 h 1 min✦
September33°26°176 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦
October33°22°36 mm3 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
November30°16°3.0 mm2 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
December25°11°4.0 mm3 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Prayagraj in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Prayagraj in May?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Prayagraj, with afternoons near 41°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Prayagraj?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Prayagraj in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 33 min in December to 13 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Prayagraj in May?

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

What should I pack for Prayagraj in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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