Thimphu Weather in May

What's the weather like in Thimphu (Thimphu) in May 2024?

The climate in Thimphu during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Thimphu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Thimphu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.4°C 61.4°F
Nightly temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 180 mm 7.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 24.7°C 76.4°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Thimphu with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Thimphu

Thimphu average temperature in May

May rainfall

Thimphu average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Thimphu average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Thimphu in May 2024.

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Thimphu weather stats

Thimphu weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Driest month: December 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: December 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.9°C 44.4°F
Wettest month: July 529mm 20.8ins
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