How hot is Bengaluru in May?

Daytime highs in Bengaluru in May average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in Bengaluru in May?

Expect around 13 rainy days and 109 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Bengaluru?

May is a challenging month to visit Bengaluru — consider December–January instead. Overall travel score: 4.9/10. The best months are December–January.

Bengaluru weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Bengaluru — consider December–January instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 21°C, and about 13 days with rain.

4.9 · Poortravel score for May

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

109 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

10.1 h/day

Daylight

12.6 h

What to pack for Bengaluru in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 69%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Bengaluru: December–January. See the full best time to visit Bengaluru guide.

Bengaluru in May: the details

In May, Bengaluru sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). Rainfall totals roughly 109 mm across 13 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.1 hours per day with 12.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 69%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Bengaluru, India (12.97, 77.59) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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