Sawai Madhopur Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Sawai Madhopur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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43.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
27.6°C
Avg Temp
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35.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
15 mm
Avg Humidity
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22%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+8.8°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Warm mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Sawai Madhopur May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Sawai Madhopur, with average highs near 43.1°C and lows around 27.6°C (mean 35.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 22% relative humidity across the period.

Sawai Madhopur May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Sawai Madhopur. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Sawai Madhopur was 1988 — when the month averaged 37.3°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 31.1°C. Typical May days reach 43.1°C with nights near 27.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp34.5°C→35.0°C+0.5°C
Max Temp42.6°C→42.2°C-0.4°C
Min Temp26.5°C→27.8°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

31.0°C–32.8°C2 yr (4%)
32.8°C–34.5°C6 yr (13%)
34.5°C–36.3°C25 yr (56%)
36.3°C–38.0°C12 yr (27%)

Sawai Madhopur May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the drier months in Sawai Madhopur, averaging 15 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2023 with 62 mm, while the driest were 1984 and 1991 at 0 mm.

Sawai Madhopur May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Sawai Madhopur during May averages 22%. The most humid May was 1982 at 44%, and the least humid was 1989 at 13%.

Sawai Madhopur May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 7.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Sawai Madhopur. The sunniest May was 1998 at 7.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2025 at 6.2.

Sawai Madhopur May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Sawai Madhopur during May is 3 m/s. The windiest May was 2002 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 2.2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Sawai Madhopur

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Warm
Morning
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Hot
Afternoon
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Warm
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Sawai Madhopur

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Sawai Madhopur Weather by Month

Sawai Madhopur May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp34.8°C35.5°C35.5°C35.8°C35.1°C+0.3°C
Avg High42.9°C43.4°C43.1°C43.5°C42.3°C-0.6°C
Avg Low26.7°C27.6°C27.7°C28.1°C27.9°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain19 mm6 mm20 mm8 mm29 mm+10 mm

Extreme May Records in Sawai Madhopur

🔥Warmest May49.5°C2024
🧊Coldest May18.5°C2004
🌧️Wettest May62 mm2023
🏜️Driest May0 mm1984
🌬️Windiest May3.8 m/s2002

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Sawai Madhopur have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 18.5°C (2004) to a record high of 49.5°C (2024).

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Rainfall in May is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm, with a wettest year of 62 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sawai Madhopur?

A quieter season to visit Sawai Madhopur

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of November and February tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Sawai Madhopur. That said, May — with days averaging 43.1°C and nights around 27.6°C (mean 35.4°C) and low rainfall (15 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the warmth, and often means fewer crowds.

See Sawai Madhopur'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 →

Sawai Madhopur Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Sawai Madhopur, with average highs near 43.1°C and lows around 27.6°C (mean 35.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 22% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 15 mm of rainfall in Sawai Madhopur, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 62 mm (2023), and the driest just 0 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 22% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.2 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 26.5°C to 27.8°C while daytime highs eased from 42.6°C to 42.2°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
May Weather in Sawai Madhopur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202541.9°C35.2°C28.4°C46.9°C24.5°C39 mm34%2.7 m/s6.2
202444.8°C37.0°C29.2°C49.5°C20.2°C3 mm18%2.5 m/s7
2023 🌧️39.8°C32.7°C25.6°C45.7°C20.2°C62 mm36%2.6 m/s7.1
202244.0°C36.7°C29.3°C48.0°C27.0°C12 mm22%3.1 m/s6.9
202140.4°C33.5°C26.7°C43.9°C21.6°C40 mm35%2.7 m/s6.3
202043.1°C35.5°C27.9°C47.0°C23.6°C17 mm23%2.7 m/s7.3
201942.4°C35.1°C27.7°C46.4°C24.3°C6 mm21%2.7 m/s7.1
201844.2°C36.2°C28.2°C46.4°C25.0°C7 mm18%2.4 m/s7.1
201743.7°C36.2°C28.8°C46.9°C23.2°C16 mm23%3.2 m/s7.1
201644.2°C36.8°C29.4°C48.2°C25.6°C11 mm22%3.3 m/s7.2
201543.9°C35.7°C27.5°C46.7°C23.6°C7 mm19%3.1 m/s7.5
201442.4°C35.0°C27.7°C47.4°C24.5°C9 mm23%3 m/s7.5
201343.5°C35.3°C27.2°C46.3°C21.4°C3 mm17%3.6 m/s7.5
201242.8°C35.0°C27.1°C46.4°C20.4°C11 mm21%3 m/s7.3
201143.9°C36.3°C28.8°C46.3°C25.3°C8 mm23%3.2 m/s7.4
201044.4°C36.6°C28.7°C47.1°C25.8°C1 mm18%2.9 m/s7.2
200943.8°C36.3°C28.7°C46.2°C24.8°C14 mm20%2.8 m/s7.2
200841.7°C34.3°C26.8°C43.9°C23.4°C28 mm30%3.1 m/s7.1
200743.3°C35.5°C27.7°C45.2°C24.8°C12 mm20%2.8 m/s7.2
200644.1°C36.7°C29.3°C46.7°C23.3°C23 mm24%2.9 m/s6.9
200541.9°C34.1°C26.2°C45.2°C20.8°C8 mm22%2.9 m/s7.3
200442.5°C34.8°C27.0°C46.3°C18.5°C19 mm25%3.2 m/s6.7
200342.9°C34.7°C26.4°C45.2°C18.9°C2 mm15%3.1 m/s7.1
200245.0°C36.9°C28.8°C47.2°C24.6°C8 mm19%3.8 m/s7.2
200143.0°C35.6°C28.1°C47.3°C25.6°C46 mm31%3.4 m/s7
200042.9°C35.7°C28.4°C46.1°C25.3°C38 mm29%3.5 m/s7
199943.0°C35.6°C28.1°C46.6°C26.2°C6 mm21%3.5 m/s7.2
199844.6°C36.5°C28.4°C47.6°C22.6°C1 mm16%2.8 m/s7.7
199741.1°C33.5°C25.8°C45.4°C20.4°C14 mm23%2.9 m/s7.1
199642.4°C34.6°C26.7°C45.3°C22.1°C6 mm21%3.3 m/s7.3
199543.3°C35.3°C27.4°C46.8°C24.1°C1 mm15%2.7 m/s7
199444.3°C36.0°C27.8°C48.2°C22.9°C5 mm18%3.1 m/s7.2
199344.4°C36.3°C28.2°C47.4°C23.4°C3 mm16%3.4 m/s7.3
199243.1°C35.0°C26.8°C46.3°C23.0°C8 mm17%2.9 m/s7
199144.1°C35.9°C27.8°C46.8°C24.2°C0 mm17%3.3 m/s7.3
199043.3°C36.0°C28.7°C45.9°C24.8°C15 mm24%3.3 m/s6.9
198944.0°C35.4°C26.8°C48.0°C21.2°C1 mm13%3.3 m/s7.5
1988 🔥45.6°C37.3°C29.1°C47.5°C26.0°C4 mm16%3.5 m/s7.4
198740.3°C32.9°C25.6°C45.0°C20.5°C37 mm32%2.6 m/s6.8
198643.2°C34.7°C26.1°C46.3°C20.0°C25 mm19%3.1 m/s7.3
198544.0°C35.8°C27.6°C46.4°C24.4°C1 mm15%3 m/s7.5
198445.0°C36.3°C27.6°C47.7°C20.5°C0 mm15%3.7 m/s7.5
198342.1°C34.2°C26.3°C44.7°C22.7°C43 mm27%2.2 m/s—
1982 ❄️38.5°C31.1°C23.6°C43.2°C19.9°C37 mm44%2.5 m/s—
198143.5°C35.3°C27.2°C46.7°C23.4°C20 mm23%3.3 m/s—

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

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Sawai Madhopur May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sawai Madhopur in May?▼

The average high in May is around 43.1°C with lows near 27.6°C (mean 35.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Sawai Madhopur in May?▼

May averages 15 mm of rainfall in Sawai Madhopur, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 62 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest May on record in Sawai Madhopur?▼

The hottest May reached 49.5°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 18.5°C in 2004.

Has May in Sawai Madhopur 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 26.5°C to 27.8°C while daytime highs eased from 42.6°C to 42.2°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a good time to visit Sawai Madhopur?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Sawai Madhopur and one of the drier months, so plan for around 43.1°C daytime highs and 27.6°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Sawai Madhopur?▼

Not quite — May is the 11th coolest month in Sawai Madhopur, averaging 35.4°C.

What should I pack for Sawai Madhopur in May?▼

For May in Sawai Madhopur, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 43.1°C and lows of 27.6°C.

Is Sawai Madhopur humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 22% — relatively dry.

How windy is Sawai Madhopur in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.8 m/s (2002).

Which May had the most rainfall in Sawai Madhopur?▼

The wettest May on record was 2023 with 62 mm. On average, May sees 15 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 Sawai Madhopur 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.