May weather forecastShillong, India

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Shillong, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.4°C (61.5°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

May's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F), slightly varied from April's 24°C (75.2°F). The average temperature in Shillong during May nights dips to a refreshing 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Humidity

In Shillong, India, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

In Shillong, in May, it is raining for 30.8 days, with typically 348mm (13.7") of accumulated precipitation. In Shillong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.8 days and collects up to 3001mm (118.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 5:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:31 am and sunset at 6:08 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Shillong are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Shillong experiences an average high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and a low-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Shillong, India, is 87%.

In Shillong, in May, it is raining for 30.8 days, with typically 348mm (13.7") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Shillong, India, is 13h and 23min.

On the first day of May in Shillong, India, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 5:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:31 am and sunset at 6:08 pm IST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Shillong is 7.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Shillong is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Shillong, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June, July and August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Shillong, India

  • Average pressure in May: 1006.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Shillong, India

  • Average wind speed in May: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (2.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Shillong, India

  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Shillong, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 348mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (615mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Shillong, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 30.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shillong, India

  • Average sunshine days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (19.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average UV index in May
Shillong, India

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Shillong, India

  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Shillong, India

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5km).