Weather in Kathmandu for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kathmandu at the beginning of May is 27.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 29.4 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Kathmandu in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days.
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Kathmandu in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 26° | 2 25° | 3 28° | 4 27° | |||
5 29° | 6 29° | 7 26° | 8 27° | 9 25° | 10 27° | 11 27° |
12 28° | 13 28° | 14 28° | 15 29° | 16 31° | 17 31° | 18 31° |
19 30° | 20 30° | 21 29° | 22 28° | 23 28° | 24 27° | 25 29° |
26 29° | 27 27° | 28 26° | 29 31° | 30 32° | 31 32° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Kathmandu
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /15° | 15.6 mm | 6 | |
2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /13° | 5.2 mm | 6 | |
3 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /13° | 2 mm | 7 | |
4 May | Moderate rain at times | 27° /14° | 3.6 mm | 6 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /15° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /14° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /15° | 6 mm | 6 | |
8 May | Moderate rain at times | 27° /14° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
9 May | Partly cloudy | 25° /14° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
10 May | Sunny | 27° /14° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Sunny | 27° /15° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
12 May | Sunny | 28° /13° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Sunny | 28° /15° | 5.3 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Heavy rain at times | 28° /17° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
15 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /16° | 2.9 mm | 6 | |
16 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /17° | 3.5 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /17° | 8.7 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /17° | 6.5 mm | 7 | |
19 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /17° | 4 mm | 7 | |
20 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /16° | 10 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /17° | 2.1 mm | 6 | |
22 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /16° | 2.7 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /17° | 9.7 mm | 6 | |
24 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /16° | 10.4 mm | 6 | |
25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /17° | 19.7 mm | 7 | |
26 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /17° | 16.9 mm | 6 | |
27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /16° | 10.4 mm | 6 | |
28 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /16° | 13.5 mm | 6 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /17° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
30 May | Sunny | 32° /18° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Sunny | 32° /19° | 11 mm | 8 | |
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Kathmandu in May - FAQ
What to pack to Kathmandu in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Kathmandu in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kathmandu, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in Kathmandu
UV exposure in Kathmandu during May
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