Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Nepal this May.
Nepal, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Manang to 42°C (108°F) in Lumbini. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Lumbini and -4°C (25°F) in Manang. May is a summer month.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Nepal during May reach about 27°C (81°F) in Kathmandu.
Nighttime temperatures in Kathmandu typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in May.
Based on our systematic data collection, Lumbini has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 42°C (108°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For the month of May, Manang is the most temperate city in Nepal based on our records. Highs average 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -4°C (25°F).
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