May weather forecastJaipur, India

Weather in May

May is the peak of the summer season in Jaipur with glaring sun resulting in temperatures reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F). The increase in daylight hours generates higher temperatures creating discomfort among the city's inhabitants. The onset of late evening breezes, however, offer some respite from the blistering heat.

Temperature

Jaipur's warmest temperatures are experienced in May, with average high temperatures of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and lows of 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Rainfall

In Jaipur, in May, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 rainfall days, and 636mm (25.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jaipur, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm IST.

Sunshine

February, April, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Jaipur.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Jaipur. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on overcast days, including after every swim or outdoor activity.