When to go · Pondicherry
Pondicherry in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 35–37 °C), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 95–99 °F), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 27°C81°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Pondicherry
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 35–37 °C), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 95–99 °F), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.
Weather in May
- PondicherryHighs around 37 °C, lows around 27 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 81 °F, rain on about 4 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen