Nepal weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Nepal.
Daytime
31°
Night
20°
☀️ Day length
13 h 32 min
Chance of rain
28%
Thunder days
26%
Humid days
89%
In May, Nepal averages about 31° during the day and 20° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 28%).
Nepal weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 20℃ | 7℃ | 7% |
| February ★ | 24℃ | 10℃ | 11% |
| March ★ | 27℃ | 14℃ | 15% |
| April ★ | 30℃ | 17℃ | 16% |
| May ★ | 31℃ | 20℃ | 28% |
| June | 31℃ | 23℃ | 42% |
| July | 31℃ | 24℃ | 58% |
| August | 31℃ | 23℃ | 48% |
| September | 31℃ | 22℃ | 36% |
| October ★ | 29℃ | 18℃ | 15% |
| November ★ | 25℃ | 13℃ | 2% |
| December ★ | 21℃ | 8℃ | 2% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Nepal in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepalgunj | 35℃ | 21℃ | 15% |
| Dharanbazar | 33℃ | 24℃ | 11% |
| Biratnagar | 33℃ | 24℃ | 11% |
| Rajbiraj | 33℃ | 24℃ | 10% |
| Pokhara | 30℃ | 19℃ | 32% |
| Bharatpur | 30℃ | 20℃ | 32% |
| Kathmandu | 29℃ | 16℃ | 53% |
| Hitura | 29℃ | 17℃ | 42% |
| Patan | 29℃ | 17℃ | 42% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Nepal.