May weather forecastPoovar, India

May

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another hot month in Poovar, India, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

Poovar marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), hardly different from April's 33°C (91.4°F). In Poovar, an average nighttime temperature of 25°C (77°F) is expected during May.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 181mm (7.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90 rainfall days, and 1632mm (64.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: For many, when water temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F), the cooling pleasure of swimming diminishes.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 12 in May translates into the following instructions:
Employ every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Even on overcast days, a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after swimming or outdoor activities. Be alert! The reflection of water and sand augments UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In Poovar, 32°C (89.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 25°C (77°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Poovar, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 181mm (7.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the warmest seawater are April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).

In Poovar, in May, the average water temperature is 30°C (86°F). The surface water temperatures above 30°C (86°F) are arguably considered as unpleasant for swimming, and any intense water activity, as the refreshing effect of water is missing.

The average day length in May is 12h and 30min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Poovar, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22°C).

Average rainfall in May
Poovar, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 181mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (282mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Poovar, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Poovar, India

  • Average sea temperature in May: 30°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (30°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (27°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in May
Poovar, India

  • Average UV index in May: 12

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 10).