If you plan to visit Port Blair in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 255 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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May is usually the hottest month of the year in Port Blair;
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+79°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
255 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Blair has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Port Blair in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Blair for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +81°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +84°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +84°F.
Is Port Blair warm or cold in May?
Port Blair is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +81°F to +81°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is the hottest month in Port Blair, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Port Blair in May
Port Blair weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+77°F
+79°F
+77°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+86°F
Rainfall
61 mm
255 mm
278 mm
Wind
2 m/s
4 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
78%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
5
1
0
Cloudy days
9
2
2
Rainy days
13
25
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 255 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 84%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 1 in May.
Wind speed in Port Blair in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Port Blair is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Port Blair based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Port Blair wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 286 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Port Blair?
This is the weather in Port Blair in May 2024:
1 May
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+85°F
2 May
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+84°F
3 May
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+86°F
4 May
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+84°F
5 May
☁️
+85°F
6 May
🌧️
+86°F
7 May
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+86°F
8 May
☁️
+87°F
9 May
🌧️
+85°F
10 May
🌧️
+85°F
11 May
🌧️
+84°F
12 May
🌧️
+85°F
13 May
☁️
+86°F
14 May
☁️
+86°F
15 May
🌫️
+85°F
16 May
☀️
+85°F
17 May
☀️
+84°F
18 May
☀️
+84°F
19 May
☀️
+84°F
20 May
☀️
+85°F
21 May
🌫️
+85°F
22 May
🌫️
+84°F
23 May
🌫️
+85°F
24 May
☀️
+85°F
25 May
🌫️
+84°F
26 May
☁️
+85°F
27 May
🌫️
+85°F
28 May
🌫️
+85°F
29 May
🌧️
+84°F
30 May
🌧️
+84°F
31 May
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+84°F
In May 2024 Port Blair had 6 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Port Blair climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Port Blair in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+82°F) and the highest in 2024 (+84°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 1186 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 2535 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Blair in May:
Is May a good time to visit Port Blair?
It’s always a good time to visit Port Blair, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port Blair in May?
May is warm in Port Blair. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Port Blair rainy in May?
Port Blair 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 Port Blair in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Blair 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 Port Blair, 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.
