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Munnar in May
Munnar cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 79°F in April, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 55/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 8.7 in (221 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.7 in (221 mm) across the month.
Plan around May
May is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are December – March.
- Last warm month for a while: June highs fall to 69°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in April to 55/100.
- Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes8.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Munnar in May
With 8.7 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Rapsy Restaurant
Small bazaar restaurant known for parathas, biryani and Spanish omelets.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Kannan Devan tea shop
Tea outlet near the museum where you can taste and buy fresh Munnar leaf.
Why now Easy to slot in when May's rain moves in.
Saravana Bhavan Munnar
Busy vegetarian spot for dosas, idlis and banana-leaf meals in Munnar town.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter May days.
Tata Tea Museum
Museum and working factory showing how Munnar tea is picked, rolled and dried.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Mattupetty Dam
Reservoir in the hills with boating, surrounded by tea and dairy farms.
Nearby in May
- Kochi in May~56 mi · highs 86°F, 11.2 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in May~64 mi · highs 86°F, 11.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in May~292 mi · highs 86°F, 4.5 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~711 m to Munnar's ~1,454 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Munnar in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Munnar?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 55/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are December – March. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain. Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Munnar in May?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in May?
Yes: about 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (8.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Munnar in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.