Weather for Bangalore in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +90°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 118 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bangalore has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Bangalore in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bangalore for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +88°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +88°F.
Is Bangalore warm or cold in May?
Bangalore is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +91°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
May is one of the warmest months in Bangalore, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bangalore in May
Bangalore weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+97°F
+97°F
Rainfall
48 mm
118 mm
101 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
57%
68%
76%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
8
2
0
Cloudy days
9
6
4
Rainy days
6
11
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +91°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +90°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 118 mm.Humidity rises from 57% to 68%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 2 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Bangalore in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bangalore is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bangalore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 126 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Bangalore, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bangalore wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Bangalore?
This is the weather in Bangalore in May 2023:
1 May
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+86°F
2 May
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+86°F
3 May
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+85°F
4 May
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+84°F
5 May
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+82°F
6 May
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+83°F
7 May
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+83°F
8 May
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+86°F
9 May
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+88°F
10 May
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+90°F
11 May
☁️
+88°F
12 May
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+89°F
13 May
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+88°F
14 May
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+90°F
15 May
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+90°F
16 May
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+92°F
17 May
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+93°F
18 May
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+93°F
19 May
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+92°F
20 May
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+92°F
21 May
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+90°F
22 May
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+89°F
23 May
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+90°F
24 May
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+88°F
25 May
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+88°F
26 May
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+88°F
27 May
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+89°F
28 May
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+89°F
29 May
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+91°F
30 May
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+89°F
31 May
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+88°F
In May 2023 Bangalore had 5 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bangalore climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bangalore in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+82°F) and the highest in 2014 (+86°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1205 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bangalore in May:
Is May a good time to visit Bangalore?
May is a really good time to go to Bangalore. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bangalore.
Can you sunbathe in Bangalore in May?
Absolutely, May is hot in Bangalore. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Bangalore rainy in May?
Bangalore is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bangalore in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bangalore in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bangalore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
