Nainital weather in May
May in Nainital: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#2 of 12 months in Nainital · #239 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nainital climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 106 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nainital in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nainital?
- May in Nainital: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nainital on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Nainital in May?
- In May, Nainital averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 12°C, with about 116.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nainital in May?
- Nainital has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 106 in May.