Weather in Lukla in may 2025

The weather in Lukla in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

very bad weather 2129.2cm

Weather at 6am
38°F

Snow showers

25%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

24%

Partly Cloudy

9%

Weather at 12pm
40°F

Snow showers

41%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Moderate rain at times

4%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

27%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Clear/Sunny

6%

Weather at 3am
29°F

Snow showers

47%

Clear/Sunny

38%

Partly Cloudy

7%

Moderate rain at times

6%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lukla in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lukla in may.


The climate of Lukla in may is very bad

The weather in may in Lukla is wet (with 10.7in of precipitation over 19 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.8in of rainfall over 11 days.

The climate is quite cold there may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Lukla is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lukla in the month of may with a maximum record of 58°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 35% of time.

On average, in Lukla, the days of may last 13:31. The sun rises at 05:09 and sunset is at 18:40.



May: another location in Nepal?

If you want to go to Nepal in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lukla:

In may, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi and Bardia National Park have good weather.

Finally, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Pokhara, Dhankuta, Janakpur and Bandipur have a tolerable climate, but better than Lukla.

more information about Nepal's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lukla in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 34°F
Highest record temperature 58°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 18°F
(2017)
Number of days at -32°F 11 day(s)
(35%)
Wind
Wind speed 16km/h
Wind temperature 31°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 10.7in
Number of days with rainfall 19 day(s)
(61%)
Record daily rainfall 4.2in
(2009)
Snowfall 2129.2cm
Other climate data
Humidity 83%
Visibility 7.65km
Cloud cover 28%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:09
Time of sunset 18:40
Length of day 13:31
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lukla in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy snow nearby
27°F to 38°F
02-05-2024
Light freezing rain
20°F to 32°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 40°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 40°F
05-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
25°F to 32°F
06-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
27°F to 34°F
07-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
25°F to 31°F
08-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
25°F to 31°F
09-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
25°F to 31°F
10-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 32°F
11-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 34°F
12-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 36°F
13-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 36°F
14-05-2024
Patchy light snow in area with thunder
31°F to 38°F
15-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
31°F to 38°F
16-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
32°F to 40°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 43°F
18-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
32°F to 40°F
19-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
31°F to 36°F
20-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
32°F to 38°F
21-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 40°F
22-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
23-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
24-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
34°F to 40°F
25-05-2024
Light sleet showers
36°F to 40°F
26-05-2024
Light sleet showers
38°F to 43°F
27-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 47°F
28-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 43°F
29-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
36°F to 41°F
30-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
36°F to 41°F
31-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
36°F to 43°F

Map: other cities in Nepal in may

Cities near Lukla:

Makalu Barun National Park in mayvery bad weather
Everest in mayvery bad weather
Dhankuta in maytolerable weather
Banepa in maytolerable weather
Nagarkot in maytolerable weather
Bhaktapur in maytolerable weather
Langtang National Park in maytolerable weather
Janakpur in maytolerable weather
Bodnath in maytolerable weather
Kathmandu in maytolerable weather
Patan in maytolerable weather
Ilam in mayvery bad weather
Nepal in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

Legend: Lukla perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Lukla in may:

Weather data for Lukla for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lukla. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lukla 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 Lukla.


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