Kathmandu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kathmandu in may 2025
The weather in Kathmandu in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
29%
10%
5%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Heavy rain
34% of time
31%
29%
6%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
28%
26%
8%
Weather at 3am
59°F
48%
31%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kathmandu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kathmandu in may.
The climate of Kathmandu in may is tolerable
the weather in Kathmandu in may is wet (with 17.6in of rainfall over 20 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 8.8in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate comfortable in that locality may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kathmandu is 77°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Kathmandu in may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2016. You can plan to have about 7 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 23 of time.
On average, in Kathmandu, the days of may last 13:31. Sunrise is at 05:15 and sets at 18:46.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Kathmandu: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Kathmandu forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Nepal?
If you want to go to Nepal in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kathmandu:
In may, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi and Bardia National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kathmandu in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 54°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.4in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 58% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 20% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kathmandu in may 2024:
72°F to 94°F
68°F to 88°F
68°F to 92°F
68°F to 92°F
70°F to 90°F
72°F to 90°F
65°F to 74°F
65°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 79°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 81°F
70°F to 85°F
74°F to 92°F
74°F to 92°F
74°F to 94°F
77°F to 90°F
67°F to 86°F
70°F to 85°F
67°F to 83°F
70°F to 85°F
68°F to 83°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 94°F
74°F to 86°F
70°F to 83°F
72°F to 92°F
76°F to 94°F
74°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Nepal in may
Cities near Kathmandu:
| Bodnath in may | tolerable weather |
| Patan in may | tolerable weather |
| Bhaktapur in may | tolerable weather |
| Nagarkot in may | tolerable weather |
| Banepa in may | tolerable weather |
| Langtang National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Bharatpur in may | tolerable weather |
| Chitwan National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Bandipur in may | tolerable weather |
| Janakpur in may | tolerable weather |
| Lukla in may | very bad weather |
| Pokhara in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kathmandu in may:
Weather data for Kathmandu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kathmandu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kathmandu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kathmandu.