When to go · Pondicherry
Pondicherry in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 35–37 °C (95–99 °F)), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 95–99 °F (35–37 °C)), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 35–37 °C (95–99 °F)), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (hot, 95–99 °F (35–37 °C)), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- PondicherryHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pondicherry, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 4
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 (hot, 35–37 °C), Oct–Dec northeast monsoon rain.
January: Inside Pondicherry's best window: Nov–Feb.
Pondicherry: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen