May weather forecastBukkapatnam, India

May

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a sweltering month in Bukkapatnam, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 38.6°C (101.5°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.6°C (101.5°F), closely mirroring the 38.9°C (102°F) of April. May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) in Bukkapatnam.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bukkapatnam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.5 days and collects up to 404mm (15.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Bukkapatnam, the average high-temperature is 38.6°C (101.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Bukkapatnam, India, is 39%.

In May, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Bukkapatnam, India, is 12h and 47min.

On the first day of May in Bukkapatnam, India, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Bukkapatnam, India, is 11.9h.

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Bukkapatnam, India.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bukkapatnam, India, is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 38.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average pressure in May: 1006.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Bukkapatnam, India

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).