May weather forecast
Skardu, Pakistan

In Skardu, May represents the true beginning of summer. Consequently, the weather turns warmer, contributing to the flourishing local fauna. May is characterised by temperatures peaking at 15°C (59°F), affording residents a break from the prevalent chill of previous months. Sunshine duration increases, while rainfall merely fluctuates around 50mm (1.97"), continuing from April. This period encourages a rise in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, heralding summer's arrival.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Skardu's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's cool 12°C (53.6°F) to a mild 15°C (59°F). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Skardu witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 3°C (37.4°F) during May.

Rainfall

In Skardu, in May, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Skardu, there are 46 rainfall days, and 334mm (13.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 7:06 pm PKT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Skardu are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Utilize every vital safety procedure. Individuals with light skin may endure burns in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.