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Himachal Pradesh Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Himachal Pradesh, India in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Himachal Pradesh in May

Himachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. In May, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Losar at -2°C (28°F) to very hot in Una at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Una and -16°C (3°F) in Losar.

For specific regional insights in Himachal Pradesh, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Losar with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to high snowfall in Manāli with 128 mm (5 in).

Explore Himachal Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Himachal Pradesh — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manāli)

January-7°C (19°F) February-5°C (23°F) March-1°C (30°F) April3°C (37°F) May7°C (45°F) This monthJune11°C (52°F) July14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September12°C (54°F) October6°C (43°F) November0°C (32°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Himachal Pradesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Himachal Pradesh

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Himachal Pradesh (May)

Precipitation variation in Himachal Pradesh (May)

Manāli

In May Manāli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manāli →

Shimla

In May Shimla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
300 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Shimla →

McLeod Ganj

In May McLeod Ganj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in McLeod Ganj →

Kasol

In May Kasol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kasol →

Dharamshala

In May Dharamshala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dharamshala →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in India.

In our records: India May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in India reached 50°C (122°F) in Ahmedabad on May 19, 2016.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Himachal Pradesh in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manāli 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Shimla 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
McLeod Ganj 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Kasol 13°C (55°F) -1°C (30°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Dharamshala 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kasauli 34°C (93°F) 21°C (70°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Himachal Pradesh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh, India in May?

Himachal Pradesh, India typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Manāli average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -6°C (21°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Himachal Pradesh, India in May?

In Manāli, the average daytime high in May is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

Does Himachal Pradesh, India get a lot of snow/rain in May?

Himachal Pradesh, India sees substantial snow/rainfall in May. Manāli typically averages about 128 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh, India?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Himachal Pradesh, India with often poor weather in Manāli.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Manāli.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Himachal Pradesh.

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