Bhutan weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Bhutan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in May?
May in Bhutan generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Paro at 16°C to pleasant in Wangdiphodrang at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Wangdiphodrang and 5°C in Paro.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Paro with an average of 206 mm to heavy rainfall in Punākha with 276 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bhutan in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bhutan climate page.
Where to go in Bhutan in May
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Popular destinations in Bhutan
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Bhutan?
Average weather in Thimphu
In May Thimphu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Bhutan?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Bhutan with often poor weather in Thimphu.
On average, the best time to visit Bhutan is in April, October and November with generally unpleasant weather in Thimphu.
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