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Shillong in May: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 87/100Crowds: highStays ~30% pricier than peak

May: Peak summer — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

Weather & what it actually feels like

May: Peak summer — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

What a May trip costs · per person, 3 days, for a couple

Budget

₹5,460 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹1,560
  • Food₹2,400
  • Local + entry₹1,500
MOST PICKED

Mid-range

₹8,580 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹4,680
  • Food₹2,400
  • Local + entry₹1,500

Luxury

₹19,500 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹15,600
  • Food₹2,400
  • Local + entry₹1,500

May multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median rates, updated 2024.

Every month, scored

Jan
87 · great
Feb
90 · great
Mar
93 · great
Apr
85 · great
May
87 · you are here
Jun
77 · good
Jul
77 · good
Aug
80 · good
Sep
85 · great
Oct
85 · great
Nov
93 · great
Dec
95 · great

May questions, answered

Is May a good time to visit Shillong?

Excellent time to visit. May: Peak summer — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

How much does a trip to Shillong cost in May?

A typical 3-day trip for two costs from ₹5,460 (budget) to ₹19,500 (luxury), excluding travel to Shillong. These are seasonally adjusted for May.

When is the best time to visit Shillong?

The best months are December, March, November.

Nearby, same trip

🌿Cherrapunji (Sohra)· in May🏞️Mawlynnong & Dawki· in May💧Jaintia Hills (Jowai)· in May🦡Garo Hills (Tura)· in May

Want this as a real plan?

Shillong in May, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.

Plan Shillong in MaySee December instead