Average weather for Kathmandu in May

It's warm in May in Kathmandu with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kathmandu with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kathmandu is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In May, there is an average of 184 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,6 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Kathmandu in May		New York
Average temperature	29°C	22°C
Max. temperature	30°C	28°C
Min. temperature	27°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	184 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	18 days	14 days
Total snowfall	1,6 cm	0 cm
Snowy days	1 day	0 days

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Kathmandu?

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kathmandu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2014, Kathmandu reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 22°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Kathmandu

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Kathmandu, 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 Kathmandu

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kathmandu, 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 18 days of precipitation in Kathmandu.

Daily Snowfall in May in Kathmandu

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Kathmandu, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.

Daily UV index in May in Kathmandu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kathmandu, 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 Kathmandu over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kathmandu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in May in Kathmandu over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kathmandu, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in May in Kathmandu per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Kathmandu, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in May in Kathmandu over the past years

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Daily weather in May for Kathmandu

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kathmandu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average weather in Kathmandu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kathmandu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.