Bhaktapur weather in May (Nepal)

How's the weather trend in Bhaktapur as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Bhaktapur tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. May is known for being in the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Bhaktapur in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 228 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bhaktapur climate page with graphs.

 

Bhaktapur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Katmandu, Nepal (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Nepal in May

Find out more about the weather in Nepal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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