Shangri-La in May
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
17Rainy days (99 mm)
13:23 hDaylight
06:36Sunrise · 19:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.8 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 | 2°C | -11°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -9°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 10°C | 0°C | 66 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 99 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 147 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 249 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 237 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 149 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.0 |
| October | 12°C | 3°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 8°C | -3°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 5°C | -7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shangri-La in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Shangri-La?
The best months are October, November, May, December.