May weather forecastKottayam, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kottayam, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), showing little deviation from April. Kottayam cools down to an average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F) throughout the month of May.

Rainfall

In Kottayam, in May, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 320mm (12.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kottayam, there are 117 rainfall days, and 3105mm (122.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Kottayam, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:41 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kottayam, the average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Despite the clouds, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently, especially after a swim or outdoor workout.