BhutanAverage weather for Thimphu in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Thimphu with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Thimphu with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 4°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Thimphu is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 249 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Thimphu in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
18°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
20°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
15°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
249 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
28 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Thimphu?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Thimphu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2015, Thimphu reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Thimphu
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Thimphu, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Thimphu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Thimphu, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 28 days of precipitation in Thimphu.
Daily UV index in May in Thimphu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Thimphu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Thimphu over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Thimphu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Thimphu over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Thimphu, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Thimphu
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Thimphu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Thimphu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thimphu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
