SeasonMapAuli weather in May
India
May in Auli: cool, rainy — not the time — 22 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Auli · #1345 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Auli climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 124 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Auli in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsBadrinath opens for the season, Summer vacation (north & east) in India(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Auli's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAuli's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Auli in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Badrinath opens for the season
25 Apr – 15 May · usuallySummer season opensCrowdedBook earlyThe temple's opening date is fixed on Basant Panchami and the whole valley reorganises around it. Pilgrim traffic takes over the road up, Joshimath sells out, and shops that shut in November open again the same week. Source ↗
- Season
Bugyal walking season
10 May – 30 Jun · usuallyTrail seasonGorson and the meadows above it come clear of snow and turn to open pasture with the Nanda Devi wall behind them. The walk up from the top of the slope is short enough to do before breakfast.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Auli — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Auli?
Auli in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Auli?
- May in Auli: cool, rainy — not the time — 22 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Auli on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Auli in May?
- In May, Auli averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 3.4°C, with about 123.6 mm of rain over roughly 21.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Auli in May?
- Auli has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in May.
- Does it snow in Auli in May?
- Auli sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — May
Within 300 km: Rishikesh's Rafting and camp season reopens around 15 Sep – 30 Jun, and Kasol's Parvati Valley trekking season on 1 Apr – 20 Jun.