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India in May

Best to skip this month

Extreme heat across plains

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Daytime high

39°C

102°F

Overnight low

25°C

77°F

Rainfall

15 mm

dry

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in India in May

May brings hot weather to India, with daytime highs around 39°C (102°F) and overnight lows near 25°C (77°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 15 mm of rainfall on average. Extreme heat across plains.

May is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs November–February, for context.

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