Manali (Himachal) weather in May
May in Manali: sweltering, a little rain — not the time — 43°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Manali · #1378 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 38°C
- Nights
- 28°C
- Wet days
- 5
- Sun
- 10.6 h
- Humidity
- 70%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Manali in May
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Manali climate normals — May
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Manali 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 crowdsSummer crush, Summer vacation (north & east) in India(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Manali'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).
Toughest weatherManali's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Manali in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Rohtang Pass season
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe pass is open from about May to November and going up needs an online permit, capped daily and gone in the season. Since the tunnel opened underneath it, Lahaul is reachable all year and Rohtang is the scenic option rather than the only one. Source ↗
- Season
Summer crush
1 May – 30 JunSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyDelhi and Chandigarh come up for the school break and the Mall and the Solang road stop moving. Rooms cost what they cost at New Year and the valley is at its least restful.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Manali — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Manali?
Manali in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Manali?
- May in Manali: sweltering, a little rain — not the time — 43°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Manali on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Manali in May?
- In May, Manali averages a daily high of 37.8°C and a low of 27.9°C, with about 59.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manali in May?
- Manali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 78 in May.
Within 300 km: Pondicherry's Villianur Temple Car Festival around 15 May – 5 Jun, and Mysuru's Mango and Jackfruit Mela around 15 May – 5 Jun.