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Punākha weather in May (Bhutan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Punākha in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Punākha generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Punākha in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punākha, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 276 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in May

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Punākha, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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