Are you considering a trip to Kathmandu in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 19 rainy days and 216 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
216 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kathmandu has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Kathmandu in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +84°F.
Is Kathmandu warm or cold in May?
Kathmandu is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +66°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kathmandu:
Climate in Kathmandu in May
Kathmandu weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+54°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+100°F
+95°F
Rainfall
79 mm
216 mm
415 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
59%
72%
82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1006 HPa
1003 HPa
Sunny days
12
7
2
Cloudy days
9
5
2
Rainy days
9
19
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 216 mm.Humidity rises from 59% to 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Kathmandu in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kathmandu is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kathmandu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 283 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kathmandu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 709 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Kathmandu?
This is the weather in Kathmandu in May 2023:
1 May
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+80°F
2 May
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+83°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
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+79°F
5 May
🌧️
+78°F
6 May
🌧️
+76°F
7 May
🌧️
+81°F
8 May
🌧️
+83°F
9 May
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+82°F
10 May
🌧️
+82°F
11 May
🌧️
+83°F
12 May
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+84°F
13 May
🌧️
+83°F
14 May
☁️
+82°F
15 May
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+82°F
16 May
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+85°F
17 May
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+87°F
18 May
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+87°F
19 May
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+85°F
20 May
🌧️
+82°F
21 May
🌧️
+82°F
22 May
🌧️
+78°F
23 May
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+80°F
24 May
🌧️
+81°F
25 May
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+79°F
26 May
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+81°F
27 May
☁️
+82°F
28 May
🌧️
+78°F
29 May
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+80°F
30 May
☁️
+82°F
31 May
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+84°F
In May 2023 Kathmandu had 3 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kathmandu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kathmandu in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2021 (+88°F) and the highest in 1995 (+99°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 36 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 547 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu in May:
Is May a good time to visit Kathmandu?
May is a really good time to go to Kathmandu. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kathmandu.
Can you sunbathe in Kathmandu in May?
May is warm in Kathmandu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kathmandu rainy in May?
Kathmandu is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kathmandu in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kathmandu in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kathmandu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.