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Weather in Kathmandu for May 2026

Your guide to Kathmandu weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Kathmandu is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 22 °C, this is -3.8 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in Kathmandu predicts temperatures to be around 27 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Kathmandu at the beginning of May is 25.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 28.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Kathmandu experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 226.9 mm.

Average dry days
3
Dry days
Average rainy days
28
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
28°/16°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
52 %
Avg humidity

Kathmandu Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°
4
Moderate rain at times
26°
5
Patchy rain possible
27°
6
Patchy rain possible
27°
7
Patchy rain possible
25°
8
Patchy rain possible
27°
9
Partly cloudy
26°
10
Sunny
27°
11
Patchy rain possible
28°
12
Moderate rain
24°
13
Heavy rain
25°
14
Heavy rain
26°
15
Moderate rain
28°
16
Patchy rain possible
28°
17
Patchy rain possible
26°
18
Patchy rain possible
27°
19
Patchy rain possible
28°
20
Moderate rain
29°
21
Moderate rain
25°
22
Moderate rain
28°
23
Patchy rain possible
27°
24
Moderate rain
28°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°
28
Patchy rain possible
26°
29
Patchy rain possible
30°
30
Sunny
30°
31
Sunny
32°

Temperatures trend during May in Kathmandu

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May weather in Kathmandu day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /14° 13.6 mm 6
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 23° /14° 4.1 mm 6
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 26° /13° 3.2 mm 6
4 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 26° /14° 8.9 mm 7
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /14° 1.2 mm 7
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /14° 10.8 mm 6
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /14° 6.7 mm 7
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /14° 3.4 mm 7
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /15° 1.5 mm 7
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 27° /14° 1.2 mm 7
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 28° /16° 1.3 mm 6
12 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 24° /15° 6.2 mm 8.3
13 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 25° /14° 25.3 mm 6.4
14 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 26° /15° 25.6 mm 10.6
15 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 28° /15° 6.6 mm 11.1
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 28° /16° 2 mm 5
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /17° 1.8 mm 5
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /18° 1.3 mm 5
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 28° /18° 0.1 mm 5
20 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 29° /19° 5.8 mm 5
21 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 25° /19° 7.7 mm 5
22 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 28° /18° 7.8 mm 5
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /19° 4.5 mm 5
24 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 28° /19° 5.5 mm 5
25 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /17° 16.1 mm 6
26 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /16° 12 mm 6
27 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 26° /16° 11.5 mm 6
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /16° 15.4 mm 6
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /17° 7.7 mm 6
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 30° /17° 6.1 mm 7
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 32° /18° 12.2 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Kathmandu in May - FAQ

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

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 28° and lows near 16°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Kathmandu during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 226.9 mm is expected in Kathmandu during May, occurring over more than 28 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Kathmandu during May?

The average wind speed in Kathmandu during May is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Kathmandu

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Kathmandus May weather 💧
Typically, Kathmandu has 28 rainy days in May with a total of 226.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Kathmandu during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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