Gulmarg weather in May (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Is May a good time to explore Gulmarg weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Gulmarg usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Gulmarg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gulmarg climate page with graphs.

 

Gulmarg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Srinagar, India (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gulmarg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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