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May in Jomsom sees daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F) at night. With around 71 mm (2.8 in) of snow/rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.
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Based on 20 years of weather observations (2006-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Jomsom.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Jomsom in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
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