Pelling weather in May (Sikkim, India)

How does the May weather in Pelling compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Pelling typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Pelling in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 513 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Pelling. November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pelling, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 513 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Darjeeling, India (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

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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 Pelling, 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.

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