When to go · Auroville
Auroville in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40°C (104°F)+ heat), Oct–Nov (northeast monsoon).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104°F (40°C)+ heat), Oct–Nov (northeast monsoon).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40°C (104°F)+ heat), Oct–Nov (northeast monsoon).Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104°F (40°C)+ heat), Oct–Nov (northeast monsoon).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- AurovilleHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Auroville, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 3
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40°C+ heat), Oct–Nov (northeast monsoon).
January: Inside Auroville's best window: Dec–Mar.
Auroville: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen