Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
In the transition from April to May, Gangtok reports an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 19.2°C (66.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Gangtok observes an average nighttime temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.Rainfall
In Gangtok, India, during May, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. In Gangtok, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.1 days and collects up to 1069mm (42.09") of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February, April through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Gangtok, India, is 13h and 30min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:09 pm. On the last day of May, in Gangtok, sunrise is at 4:40 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Gangtok in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Gangtok?
How much does it rain in Gangtok in May?
When it does not snow in Gangtok?
How many hours of daylight does Gangtok have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gangtok?
What month has the most sunshine in Gangtok?
How long on average sun shines in May in Gangtok?
What is the UV index reading in May in Gangtok?
Average temperature in May
Gangtok, India
- Average high temperature in May: 19.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Gangtok, India
- Average pressure in May: 1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gangtok, India
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gangtok, India
- Average humidity in May: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (50%).
Average rainfall in May
Gangtok, India
- Average rainfall in May: 102mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gangtok, India
- Average rainfall days in May: 24.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Gangtok, India
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gangtok, India
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gangtok, India
- Average sunshine days in May: 2.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Gangtok, India
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Gangtok, India
- Average cloud cover in May: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Gangtok, India
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
Gangtok, India
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