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Kargil weather in May (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

What should you pack for a trip to Kargil in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Kargil generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Kargil in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 5 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kargil. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November 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 Kargil climate page with graphs.

 

Kargil, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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