Dharamsala in May

7.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (39 mm)
13:39 hDaylight
05:31Sunrise · 19:10 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 1° J 13° 4° F 18° 8° M 23° 12° A 27° 16° M 28° 19° J 26° 20° J 25° 20° A 24° 17° S 22° 12° O 17° 7° N 13° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C1°C109 mm 10– – 5.6
February 13°C4°C136 mm 11– – 6.0
March 18°C8°C102 mm 11– – 6.9
April 23°C12°C59 mm 10– – 7.8
May 27°C16°C39 mm 11– – 7.6
June 28°C19°C95 mm 15– – 7.0
July 26°C20°C322 mm 28– – 6.1
August 25°C20°C275 mm 28– – 6.1
September 24°C17°C98 mm 16– – 6.8
October 22°C12°C19 mm 4– – 8.5
November 17°C7°C25 mm 4– – 7.8
December 13°C3°C45 mm 5– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Dharamsala in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Dharamsala?

The best months are October.