Kargil in May
4.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-10°CAvg low
10Rainy days (46 mm)
13:48 hDaylight
05:28Sunrise · 19:16 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -10°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C | -24°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -11°C | -21°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| March | -6°C | -18°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| April | -2°C | -14°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| May | 3°C | -10°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.0 |
| June | 10°C | -5°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 16°C | 3°C | 76 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 16°C | 4°C | 65 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 11°C | -2°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| October | 3°C | -12°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.4 |
| November | -5°C | -20°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| December | -12°C | -24°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kargil in May?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -10°C.
When is the best time to visit Kargil?
The best months are August, July, September.