Nepal weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Nepal in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nepal in May?
Nepal has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During May, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Muktināth at 6°C to very warm in Bardiyā at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Bardiyā and -5°C in Muktināth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bardiyā with an average of 36 mm to heavy rainfall in Pokhara with 359 mm. The city Kathmandu usually sees around 228 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Nepal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nepal's yearly weather, check out our Nepal climate page.
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Average weather in Kathmandu
In May Kathmandu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pokhara
In May Pokhara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sauraha
In May Sauraha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bhaktapur
In May Bhaktapur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lalitpur
In May Lalitpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nepal.
Is May the best time to visit Nepal?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kathmandu, May may not be the ideal time to visit Nepal.
Generally speaking, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kathmandu. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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