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Uttarakhand Weather in May

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

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Rishīkesh Pauri Kedarnath Dehradun

Thinking about venturing to Uttarakhand, India this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Uttarakhand in May

Uttarakhand, India is a region in India. In May, Uttarakhand experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of May is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Gangotri at 3°C (37°F) to very hot in Kāshīpur at 39°C (102°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Kāshīpur and -8°C (18°F) in Gangotri. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Uttarakhand, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uttarakhand, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kāshīpur with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to high rainfall in Mukteswar with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Explore Uttarakhand by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February22°C (72°F) March27°C (81°F) April35°C (95°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October28°C (82°F) November25°C (77°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand →

Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand in May

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

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 Uttarakhand

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

Temperature range in Uttarakhand (May)

Precipitation variation in Uttarakhand (May)

Rishīkesh

In May Rishīkesh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rishīkesh →

Pauri

In May Pauri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pauri →

Kedarnath

In May Kedarnath generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kedarnath →

Dehradun

In May Dehradun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dehradun →

Haridwār

In May Haridwār generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Haridwār →

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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 Uttarakhand in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishīkesh 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Pauri 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kedarnath 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Dehradun 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Haridwār 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Mussoorie 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Uttarakhand weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Uttarakhand, India in May?

May in Uttarakhand, India brings poor weather. In Rishīkesh, daytime temperatures are typically around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Uttarakhand, India in May?

In Rishīkesh, the average daytime high in May is 36°C (97°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Uttarakhand, India get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Rishīkesh averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Uttarakhand, India.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Uttarakhand, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rishīkesh, May may not be the ideal time to visit Uttarakhand, India.

On average, the best time to visit Uttarakhand, India is in February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rishīkesh. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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