Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Nepal 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nepal in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Nepal with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 11°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nepal will be around 29°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
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.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 59% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Nepal. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nepal in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
184 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 8 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 Nepal?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Nepal. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nepal in May
With 39°C, Nepal hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 22°C.
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The climate of Nepal is based on weather data from Kathmandu. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Nepal for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nepal
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Nepal, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Nepal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Nepal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Nepal.
Daily Snowfall in May in Nepal
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Nepal, measured in centimetres. 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 Nepal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nepal, 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 Nepal Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nepal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nepal Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Nepal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Nepal per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Nepal, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Nepal
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nepal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nepal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nepal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
