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Singtām weather in May (Sikkim, India)

What is the weather forecast for Singtām in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Singtām typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. May is part of summer. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Singtām in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 354 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Singtām. November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Singtām climate page with graphs.

 

Singtām, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 354 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Darjeeling, India (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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