Karnataka weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Karnataka: highs of 33°C (91°F) and about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bengaluru, the largest city in Karnataka. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Karnataka?
least pleasant month Weather score 62/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Karnataka. For better conditions, consider Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Karnataka in May?
Some rain is normal: about 110 mm (4.3 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Karnataka in May?
Days average 33°C (91°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Karnataka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 2 mm | 25% | best |
| February | 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 5 mm | 22% | best |
| March | 35°C (95°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 17 mm | 31% | fair |
| April | 35°C (96°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 57 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 76 mm | 82% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 113 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 152 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 141 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 56 mm | 56% | fair |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm | 42% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Karnataka in May
Weather can differ a lot within Karnataka: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm | least pleasant |
| Hubballi | 35°C (96°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 69 mm | fair |
| Mysuru | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 118 mm | least pleasant |
| Kalaburagi | 40°C (105°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 38 mm | least pleasant |
| Mangaluru | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 182 mm | fair |
| Belagavi | 34°C (94°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 65 mm | fair |
| Davangere | 34°C (94°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 89 mm | fair |
| Ballari | 37°C (99°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm | least pleasant |
| Vijayapura | 39°C (103°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Shivamogga | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Tumkūr | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 104 mm | least pleasant |
| Rāichūr | 40°C (104°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 55 mm | least pleasant |