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Spiti Valley Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to the Spiti Valley, India this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Spiti Valley in May

The Spiti Valley, India is a region in India. May in the Spiti Valley 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.

For a closer look at conditions across the Spiti Valley, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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

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Best Places to Visit in the Spiti Valley in May

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

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 the Spiti Valley

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Spiti Valley, 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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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 Spiti Valley, 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 Spiti Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Spiti Valley, India in May?

the Spiti Valley, India typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kaza average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -15°C (5°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Spiti Valley, India in May?

Average temperatures in the Spiti Valley, India during May range from a nighttime low near -15°C (5°F) to a daytime high around -1°C (30°F) in Kaza.

Does the Spiti Valley, India get a lot of snow in May?

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

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Spiti Valley, India?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Spiti Valley, India is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Kaza.

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