May weather forecast
Bhubaneswar, India

May witnesses true summer weather in Bhubaneswar. The city experiences its highest temperatures of the year reaching up to 37.2°C (99°F). Frequent electric outages due to high power consumption add to the woes of the resident, who seek solace in chilled drinks and cool showers. The amount of rainfall in May is significantly high compared to April, a harbinger of the coming monsoon. The city experiences its longest daylight hours of the year, further contributing to the oppressive heat events.

Temperature

May, noted for its average high-temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F), is considered the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, India.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as highly dangerous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bhubaneswar is 66%.

Rainfall

In Bhubaneswar, India, during May, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bhubaneswar, there are 89 rainfall days, and 1492mm (58.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of May in Bhubaneswar, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Bhubaneswar, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.