Weather in May in Jammu & Kashmir
Planning a journey to Jammu & Kashmir this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir in May?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. The weather in Jammu & Kashmir in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hundar at -2°C to very hot in Jammu at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Jammu and -14°C in Hundar.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Spangmik with an average of 22 mm to high snowfall in Durgjan with 151 mm.Average sunshine
The city Srinagar usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Jammu & Kashmir for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Jammu & Kashmir?
Srinagar
In May Srinagar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Katra
In May Katra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jammu
In May Jammu generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pahalgām
In May Pahalgām generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gulmarg
In May Gulmarg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Jammu & Kashmir. Typically, the climate in Srinagar is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Srinagar. The weather in January, February, March, April, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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