May Weather in Tirunelveli

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Tirunelveli, India, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 31°C (89°F). Highs can soar to 41°C (105°F), while lows may dip to 26°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Tirunelveli throughout May hovers around 76%.

26°C (78°F)

Minimum temperature

31°C (89°F)

Average temperature

41°C (105°F)

Maximum temperature

76%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Tirunelveli averages 70 mm (2.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 43 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 20% probability of sunny days during this period.

70 mm (2.8 inches)

Precipitation

13 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 43 minutes

Sunshine hours

20%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Tirunelveli reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 7 11 13 13 12 8 5 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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