East Godavari Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in East Godavari

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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33.6°C
Avg Low
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28.4°C
Avg Temp
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31.0°C
Avg Rain
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73 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
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3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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5.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.2°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Warm mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

East Godavari May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in East Godavari, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 28.4°C (mean 31°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

East Godavari May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in East Godavari. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in East Godavari was 1998 — when the month averaged 32.2°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 29.1°C. Typical May days reach 33.6°C with nights near 28.4°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp30.7°C→31.0°C+0.3°C
Max Temp33.4°C→33.4°C0°C
Min Temp28.0°C→28.7°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

29.0°C–30.0°C2 yr (4%)
30.0°C–31.0°C18 yr (40%)
31.0°C–32.0°C21 yr (47%)
32.0°C–33.0°C4 yr (9%)

East Godavari May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the drier months in East Godavari, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1995 with 414 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 4 mm.

East Godavari May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in East Godavari during May averages 74%. The most humid May was 1995 at 82%, and the least humid was 1997 at 69%.

East Godavari May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in East Godavari. The sunniest May was 2020 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2025 at 4.9.

East Godavari May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in East Godavari during May is 3.6 m/s. The windiest May was 1984 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 2.8 m/s.

What May Feels Like in East Godavari

🌅
Warm
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Warm
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in East Godavari

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore East Godavari Weather by Month

East Godavari May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp30.8°C30.8°C31.4°C31.1°C31.1°C+0.3°C
Avg High33.5°C33.4°C34.0°C33.5°C33.6°C+0.1°C
Avg Low28.0°C28.2°C28.8°C28.6°C28.7°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain45 mm98 mm42 mm87 mm101 mm+56 mm

Extreme May Records in East Godavari

🔥Warmest May41.7°C2008
🧊Coldest May26.2°C1982
🌧️Wettest May414 mm1995
🏜️Driest May4 mm1991
🌬️Windiest May4.3 m/s1984

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in East Godavari have risen by about 0.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 26.2°C (1982) to a record high of 41.7°C (2008).

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Rainfall in May is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm, with a wettest year of 414 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit East Godavari?

A good time to visit East Godavari

May is a good time to visit East Godavari, with days averaging 33.6°C and nights around 28.4°C (mean 31°C, warmer than East Godavari's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. January and December are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See East Godavari's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

East Godavari Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in East Godavari, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 28.4°C (mean 31°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 73 mm of rainfall in East Godavari, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 414 mm (1995), and the driest just 4 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.4°C to 33.4°C and overnight lows from 28°C to 28.7°C over the same span.
May Weather in East Godavari, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.1°C30.2°C28.3°C35.3°C26.9°C252 mm78%3.1 m/s4.9
202433.8°C31.4°C29.0°C38.7°C27.9°C90 mm75%3.2 m/s5.8
202334.2°C31.5°C28.7°C39.5°C27.4°C75 mm72%2.8 m/s5.7
202233.5°C31.0°C28.5°C38.3°C27.3°C76 mm74%3.8 m/s5.8
202133.5°C31.1°C28.8°C37.7°C27.4°C93 mm73%3.3 m/s5.9
202034.2°C31.5°C28.7°C38.3°C28.1°C20 mm71%3.4 m/s6.3
201933.6°C31.1°C28.5°C36.5°C27.8°C19 mm76%3.7 m/s5.9
201832.4°C30.2°C28.0°C34.9°C26.9°C78 mm78%3.2 m/s6
201734.0°C31.4°C28.7°C37.7°C27.0°C58 mm73%3.2 m/s6
201634.2°C31.4°C28.6°C39.1°C27.3°C178 mm73%4 m/s5.8
201533.8°C31.2°C28.6°C39.0°C27.2°C25 mm73%3.6 m/s6.2
201432.9°C30.6°C28.3°C36.6°C27.3°C142 mm76%3.4 m/s6
201333.8°C31.2°C28.7°C36.6°C26.8°C43 mm75%4.2 m/s5.7
201233.8°C31.3°C28.8°C36.5°C27.3°C53 mm75%3.4 m/s5.7
201133.3°C30.9°C28.5°C35.8°C27.4°C101 mm76%3.5 m/s5.9
201033.5°C31.2°C28.8°C36.8°C27.7°C170 mm76%3.9 m/s5.6
200933.4°C30.9°C28.5°C36.8°C27.5°C54 mm75%3.4 m/s5.8
200834.9°C32.0°C29.1°C41.7°C27.9°C55 mm71%3.8 m/s6
200734.5°C31.8°C29.0°C40.7°C26.8°C35 mm72%3.7 m/s6.1
200632.6°C30.5°C28.4°C37.3°C27.0°C66 mm76%3.4 m/s5.6
200533.5°C31.1°C28.7°C35.0°C27.4°C41 mm74%3.7 m/s5.9
200432.8°C30.5°C28.3°C38.1°C27.5°C56 mm75%3.6 m/s5.6
200335.1°C32.0°C28.9°C39.0°C27.4°C20 mm72%3.6 m/s5.8
200235.5°C32.1°C28.8°C41.4°C27.0°C24 mm71%4.1 m/s5.8
200134.4°C31.7°C28.9°C37.8°C27.6°C37 mm73%3.7 m/s5.9
200033.7°C31.3°C29.0°C40.7°C27.7°C33 mm72%3.7 m/s5.9
199933.0°C30.6°C28.2°C35.9°C26.4°C73 mm75%3.8 m/s5.5
1998 🔥35.1°C32.2°C29.3°C40.7°C27.7°C33 mm72%3.3 m/s6
199734.8°C31.7°C28.6°C41.5°C26.8°C12 mm69%3.7 m/s5.6
199634.4°C31.5°C28.6°C39.5°C27.5°C20 mm73%3.4 m/s5.6
1995 ❄️ 🌧️30.9°C29.1°C27.2°C34.9°C26.3°C414 mm82%3.9 m/s5
199433.3°C30.8°C28.3°C38.4°C27.4°C53 mm76%3.3 m/s5.9
199334.3°C31.2°C28.1°C38.4°C27.4°C53 mm74%3.8 m/s5.9
199233.7°C30.9°C28.0°C35.9°C26.8°C48 mm74%3.5 m/s5.7
199133.2°C30.8°C28.3°C35.9°C27.7°C4 mm76%4.2 m/s5.8
199031.2°C29.4°C27.7°C33.8°C27.0°C270 mm82%4 m/s5.1
198933.7°C30.9°C28.0°C41.0°C27.2°C26 mm75%3.4 m/s5.6
198833.2°C30.7°C28.2°C35.3°C26.9°C71 mm77%3.2 m/s5.6
198733.4°C30.6°C27.7°C36.0°C26.2°C16 mm71%3.5 m/s6
198634.0°C31.1°C28.1°C41.1°C26.9°C71 mm73%3.5 m/s5.9
198534.8°C31.5°C28.3°C39.5°C27.4°C21 mm70%3.8 m/s5.8
198433.5°C30.6°C27.8°C35.6°C26.7°C69 mm76%4.3 m/s5.5
198332.9°C30.6°C28.2°C35.8°C26.9°C36 mm75%3.9 m/s—
198232.9°C30.3°C27.7°C36.2°C26.2°C31 mm73%3.2 m/s—
198133.1°C30.6°C28.1°C37.4°C26.3°C64 mm75%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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East Godavari May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in East Godavari in May?▼

The average high in May is around 33.6°C with lows near 28.4°C (mean 31°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in East Godavari in May?▼

May averages 73 mm of rainfall in East Godavari, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 414 mm in 1995.

What was the hottest May on record in East Godavari?▼

The hottest May reached 41.7°C in 2008. The coldest dipped to 26.2°C in 1982.

Has May in East Godavari gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.4°C to 33.4°C and overnight lows from 28°C to 28.7°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit East Godavari?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in East Godavari and one of the drier months, so plan for around 33.6°C daytime highs and 28.4°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in East Godavari?▼

Not quite — May is the 12th coolest month in East Godavari, averaging 31°C.

What should I pack for East Godavari in May?▼

For May in East Godavari, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 33.6°C and lows of 28.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is East Godavari humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is East Godavari in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3.6 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1984).

Which May had the most rainfall in East Godavari?▼

The wettest May on record was 1995 with 414 mm. On average, May sees 73 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in East Godavari behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.