Thimphu weather in May (Bhutan)
Wondering what the weather is like in Thimphu during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
The month of May in Thimphu typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.
Precipitation
Thimphu in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Thimphu. April, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Thimphu climate page with graphs.
Thimphu, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
226 mm
Rainy 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Thimphu, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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