Weather in May in Nepal
Thinking about venturing to Nepal this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During May, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Muktināth at 6°C to very hot in Bardiyā at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Bardiyā and -5°C in Muktināth.To explore the conditions in Nepal in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kathmandu enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nepal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nepal?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nepal.
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