Snow

Where to find snow in May

In May, 31 of 2074 destinations have a good chance of snow (a snow chance of 50 or more out of 100). The best chance is in Skardu, with fresh snow on 11 days and 50 cm in an average month. In Europe, the best chances are in Norilsk (92), St. Moritz (87) and Arosa (87).

Snow in May by country

How many destinations per country have a good chance of snow, and where it is best.

Snow in May: quick answers

Where is snow most likely in May?

In May, the best chances of snow (out of 100) are in Skardu (97), Norilsk (92) and Kargil (91). In all, 31 destinations have a good chance of snow.

Where is there snow in Europe in May?

In Europe, snow is most likely in Norilsk (92), St. Moritz (87) and Arosa (87). 18 European destinations have a good chance of snow in May.

Will there be snow in the UK in May?

Snow is unlikely in the UK in May: no destination reaches a snow chance of 50. The best chances are in Fort William (1), Motherwell (1) and London (0).

Snow, month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences