Kathmandu Weather in May
What's the weather like in Kathmandu (Central Region) in May 2024?
The climate in Kathmandu during May can be summarized as warm and wet.
May is in the spring in Kathmandu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.4°C 59.7°F |
| Average temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 158 mm 6.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.9°C 76.8°F |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Windspeed | 5.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Kathmandu
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Kathmandu in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Kathmandu weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28°C 82.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 17.2°C 63°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 547mm 21.5ins |
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