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 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
The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F) in April to a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in May with an average nighttime temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F).Humidity
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 35%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shimla, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Shimla, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:19 pm IST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.UV index
April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Frequently asked questions
Is it hot in Shimla during May?
What is the least humid month in Shimla?
What is the average humidity in May in Shimla?
How many days does it rain in May in Shimla?
When it does not snow in Shimla?
What is the average length of the day in May in Shimla?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Shimla?
What month has the most sunshine in Shimla?
How many hours of sunshine does Shimla have in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Shimla?
What is the UV index reading in May in Shimla?
Average temperature in May
Shimla, India
- Average high temperature in May: 29.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 15.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Shimla, India
- Average pressure in May: 1008.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Shimla, India
- Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Shimla, India
- Average humidity in May: 35%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (35%).
Average rainfall in May
Shimla, India
- Average rainfall in May: 53mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (333mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Shimla, India
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shimla, India
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Shimla, India
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shimla, India
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shimla, India
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Shimla, India
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Shimla, India
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in May
Shimla, 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 month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).
Shimla, India
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