May · India
Best time to visit Manali in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manali in May
Average temperature 3°C, 69 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Manali scores 6.3/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manali sits in the Kullu valley beneath the Rohtang pass, with orchards, temples and Himalayan trails.
May in Manali: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 69 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manali in May?
- In May, Manali averages 3°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Manali?
- May earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manali in May?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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