Kathmandu Weather in May
Nepal · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low19°C (66°F)
Rainfall104 mm (4.1 in)
RatingFair 6.1/10
Expect hot days in Kathmandu in May: the average high is 30°C (85°F) and the average low is 19°C (66°F). May is spring in Nepal. The month is moderately rainy, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over 17 days. You get roughly 13.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kathmandu?
May is a fair time to visit Kathmandu (6.1/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in February to April and October to December.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (66°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (75°F) |
| Rainfall | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 17 |
| Humidity | 51% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 13.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.3 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with 70 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kathmandu in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kathmandu weather in other months
Jan18°C / 7°C8 mmExcellentFeb20°C / 9°C16 mmExcellentMar25°C / 13°C24 mmExcellentApr29°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay30°C / 19°C104 mmFairJun29°C / 21°C198 mmFairJul26°C / 21°C307 mmPoorAug26°C / 20°C275 mmPoorSep25°C / 19°C191 mmPoorOct23°C / 16°C52 mmExcellentNov20°C / 12°C2 mmExcellentDec18°C / 9°C5 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit KathmanduJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Pokhara30°C · 131 mm
- Patna42°C · 55 mm
- Varanasi43°C · 27 mm
- Thimphu22°C · 126 mm
- Prayagraj43°C · 22 mm
- Lucknow43°C · 31 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.