Pahalgām weather in May (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Will it be warm or cold in Pahalgām this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Pahalgām usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night.

Precipitation

Pahalgām in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 238 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pahalgām, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Srinagar, India (48 KM, 30 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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