Auli weather in May

May in Auli: cool, rainy — not the time — 22 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Auli🇮🇳 India · Himalaya · Ski31
  1. 91Jan
  2. 87Feb
  3. 79Mar
  4. 53Apr
  5. 31May
  6. 17Jun
  7. 11Jul
  8. 13Aug
  9. 20Sep
  10. 36Oct
  11. 56Nov
  12. 73Dec

#8 of 12 months in Auli · #1373 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Days
14°C
Nights
3°C
Wet days
22
Sun
11.8 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
14 h
Auli, India
Photo: Kushal Verma · Pexels

Traveller notes on Auli in May

Notes from nearby Rishikesh (131 km away)

Auli doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Rishikesh, close enough to share the season.

Rishikesh-forum threads on a May visit describe afternoons as genuinely hot and humid, posters naming highs near thirty-six degrees as the reason outdoor activity works better scheduled for early morning or evening. Regulars call rafting and bungee jumping genuinely still running despite the heat, several posters naming Himalayan snowmelt as the reason river levels and rapids stay exciting this time of year. Posters call May genuinely coinciding with Chardham pilgrimage season, several regulars naming real crowds as a factor to plan around regardless of activity choice. Regulars call real hydration and sun protection essential for a May visit, several threads naming this standard advice given how intense midday heat gets. Posters recommend booking rafting or other activities for the cooler parts of the day, several regulars calling this the practical way to enjoy May here. The record: 34.8C days, 21.3C nights, 53mm across over 10 days and 54 percent humidity.
RishikeshMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · about Rishikesh · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Auli

Auli-forum threads on an April visit describe the real snow season here as genuinely running January through February, posters naming April as when snow has largely disappeared by comparison. Regulars call early March genuinely still decent for skiing, several posters naming this as the practical cutoff before conditions decline further. Posters call April visitors genuinely better off expecting green, pleasant weather rather than snow, several regulars naming this the honest framing for anyone planning a trip this late. Regulars call the shift from winter sports destination to scenic hill station genuinely real by April, several threads naming this a different but still worthwhile experience. Posters recommend adjusting expectations away from skiing for an April trip specifically, several regulars calling this standard given how firmly the season has ended by then. The record: 10.4C days, -0.6C nights, 70.7mm across nearly 13 days and 65 percent humidity.
AuliAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.in ↗
Auli-forum threads and reviews on a November visit describe this as genuinely pre-season, posters calling real accumulation unlikely at this point with skiing not yet available. Regulars call the first week of November clear of any real cover, though snow-laden peaks stay visible from Auli itself throughout the month. Posters call daytime temperatures running around fourteen to fifteen degrees with nights dropping to four or five, layers recommended regardless of a sunny-feeling afternoon. Regulars call the ropeway a genuine highlight this time of year, several posters noting minimal queues compared with the busy winter season once real snow arrives. Posters recommend November specifically for clear mountain views of Nanda Devi and nearby peaks, golden meadows and fresh post-monsoon forests cited repeatedly as the real draw over actual skiing. The record: 9C days feeling like 6C, -1.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 56.2mm across over 8 days and 57 percent humidity.
AuliNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Auli-forum threads on a September visit describe the first week as capable of staying cloudy with occasional showers, posters calling conditions typically clearing later in the month with cooler nights. Regulars call Auli fundamentally a winter destination, real skiing here running December through March and effectively absent the rest of the year. Posters call the surrounding oak and coniferous forest worth the trip regardless of season, Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat both visible on a clear day. Regulars recommend real warm layers for September evenings despite comfortable daytime conditions, elevation here delivering a genuine chill after dark. Posters call the cable car ride up a real highlight, considered among the longest and highest in Asia. Regulars recommend checking current weather before finalizing a trip, visibility varying day to day. The record: 16C days feeling like 16C, 9.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 245.9mm across over 23 days and 84 percent humidity.
AuliSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Auli-forum threads asking about mid-March conditions get genuinely mixed answers, some posters calling real accumulation from January into February the standing pattern with March chances dropping off fast, others reporting older snow still present into early March even if not freshly fallen. Regulars are consistent the real window for reliable conditions runs from the first or second week of January through the end of February, March treated as a genuine gamble. Posters recommend checking current conditions before a March trip focused specifically on snow. Regulars describe pairing Auli with nearby Rishikesh, Pauri or Mussoorie as the more sensible plan this late in the season. Posters call the cable car and mountain views worth the trip regardless of how much snow remains. Regulars recommend real layers given how quickly temperatures shift at this elevation. The record: 6.1C days feeling like 5C, -4.3C nights, a notably high 31.7cm of fresh accumulation and 60 percent humidity.
AuliMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Auli climate normals — May

Daytime high14°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall124 mm / 4.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days22 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine11.8 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall4.4 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)

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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.

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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 early

    The 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 season

    Gorson 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.

What's on around the world in May →

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.

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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.

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.