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Weather in Thimphu for May 2026

Your guide to Thimphu weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Thimphu during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Thimphu snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Thimphu is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °C.

  • The forecast for the next days in Thimphu predicts temperatures to be around 18 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Thimphu at the beginning of May is 14.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Thimphu experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 196.4 mm.

Average dry days
0
Dry days
Average rainy days
30
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Thimphu Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
5
Moderate rain at times
15°
6
Moderate rain at times
14°
7
Patchy light rain with thunder
15°
8
Moderate rain at times
15°
9
Patchy light rain with thunder
16°
10
Patchy light rain with thunder
16°
11
Moderate rain at times
17°
12
Patchy light rain with thunder
17°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
15
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
16
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
18
Patchy light rain with thunder
18°
19
Patchy rain possible
18°
20
Moderate rain at times
17°
21
Heavy rain at times
16°
22
Moderate rain
19°
23
Moderate rain
17°
24
Patchy rain possible
16°
25
Patchy rain possible
19°
26
Patchy rain possible
17°
27
Patchy rain possible
17°
28
Patchy rain possible
20°
29
Patchy rain possible
19°
30
Patchy rain possible
17°
31
Moderate rain
18°

Temperatures trend during May in Thimphu

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Thimphu day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /4° 9.3 mm 0 cm
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /4° 7.4 mm 0.1 cm
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /3° 8.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /5° 9 mm 0 cm
5 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /4° 7.4 mm 0 cm
6 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 14° /5° 6.6 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 15° /5° 8.1 mm 0 cm
8 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /4° 9.4 mm 0 cm
9 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 16° /5° 4.9 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 16° /4° 5.1 mm 0 cm
11 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 17° /5° 3.6 mm 0 cm
12 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 17° /6° 10 mm 0 cm
13 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /6° 8.7 mm 0 cm
14 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /6° 10.1 mm 0 cm
15 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /6° 9.4 mm 0 cm
16 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /6° 6.8 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /6° 6.9 mm 0 cm
18 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 18° /7° 4.9 mm 0 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /7° 4.9 mm 0 cm
20 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 17° /7° 7.5 mm 0 cm
21 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /7° 8.4 mm 0 cm
22 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 19° /10° 9.3 mm 0 cm
23 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 17° /9° 9.3 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 1.5 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /8° 4.1 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /9° 3.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 2.5 mm 0 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 1.4 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 1.8 mm 0 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 4.6 mm 0 cm
31 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 18° /11° 5.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Thimphu in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Thimphu forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Thimphu in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Thimphu during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Thimphu during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 196.4 mm is expected in Thimphu during May, occurring over more than 30 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Thimphu in May 2026?

Thimphu typically sees 0.12 cm of snowfall during May.

What are the typical wind conditions in Thimphu during May?

The average wind speed in Thimphu during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Thimphu snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Thimphu’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Thimphu sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.1 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Thimphu

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Thimphus May weather 💧
Typically, Thimphu has 30 rainy days in May with a total of 196.4 mm of rainfall.

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