Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bhutan in May.

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Considering a trip to Bhutan this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Bhutan in May

The weather in Bhutan in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Drugyel Dzong at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Thimphu at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Thimphu and 3°C (37°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

To explore the conditions in Bhutan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Punākha with 276 mm (11 in).

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January15°C (59°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May25°C (77°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bhutan in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bhutan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bhutan

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (May)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (May)

Thimphu

In May Thimphu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In May Drugyel Dzong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
406 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bhutan in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Paro 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Punākha 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 276 mm (11 in)
Wangdiphodrang 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Drugyel Dzong 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)

Bhutan weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in May?

In May, Bhutan generally has perfect weather conditions. Thimphu sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in May?

Thimphu averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bhutan during May, with Thimphu averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our view, May is one of the best times to travel to Bhutan, however the weather can often be poor in Thimphu.

On average, the best time to visit Bhutan is in March, April, May, June, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Thimphu.

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