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Lahaul and Spiti district Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in May.

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Planning a journey to the Lahaul and Spiti district, India this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Lahaul and Spiti district in May

The Lahaul and Spiti district, India is a region in India. May in the Lahaul and Spiti district generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) in Kaza. In many areas in India, May brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To explore the conditions in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 31 mm (1.2 in) in Kaza.

Explore the Lahaul and Spiti district by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lahaul and Spiti district — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kaza)

January-17°C (1°F) February-15°C (5°F) March-10°C (14°F) April-6°C (21°F) May-1°C (30°F) June5°C (41°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September8°C (46°F) October1°C (34°F) November-7°C (19°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lahaul and Spiti district.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 the Lahaul and Spiti district

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

Kaza

In May Kaza generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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April
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Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Lahaul and Spiti district, 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.

The Lahaul and Spiti district weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in May?

May in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India brings poor weather. In Kaza, daytime temperatures are typically around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime lows hover near -15°C (5°F).

What is the average temperature in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kaza peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in May, dropping to about -15°C (5°F) overnight.

Does the Lahaul and Spiti district, India get a lot of snow in May?

May is on the drier side in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India. Kaza averages only about 31 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India due to the typically poor weather in Kaza.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Kaza.

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