Weather in Nepal for May 2026
Until now, May 2026 in Nepal 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 Nepal predicts temperatures to be around 26 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Nepal at the beginning of May is 25.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 27.6 °C by the end of May.
Nepal experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 226.9 mm.
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Nepal Weather May
What’s the Weather Like in Nepal This May?
Temperatures trend during May in Nepal
May weather in Nepal day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /14° | 13.6 mm | 6 | |
| 2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /14° | 4.1 mm | 6 | |
| 3 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /13° | 3.2 mm | 6 | |
| 4 May | Moderate rain at times | 26° /14° | 8.9 mm | 7 | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 6 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 10.8 mm | 6 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /14° | 6.7 mm | 7 | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
| 9 May | Partly cloudy | 26° /15° | 1.5 mm | 7 | |
| 10 May | Sunny | 27° /14° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /16° | 1.3 mm | 6 | |
| 12 May | Moderate rain | 24° /16° | 7.2 mm | 8.3 | |
| 13 May | Moderate rain | 25° /16° | 19.1 mm | 6.4 | |
| 14 May | Moderate rain | 26° /14° | 16.1 mm | 10.6 | |
| 15 May | Moderate rain | 26° /15° | 6.5 mm | 11.1 | |
| 16 May | Moderate rain | 28° /16° | 14.6 mm | 5 | |
| 17 May | Moderate rain | 27° /17° | 7.5 mm | 5 | |
| 18 May | Moderate rain | 24° /16° | 6.9 mm | 4 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /16° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /18° | 3.5 mm | 5 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /18° | 3.2 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Moderate rain | 28° /19° | 7.8 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Moderate rain | 28° /18° | 11.5 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Moderate rain | 20° /18° | 5.3 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /18° | 3.4 mm | 4 | |
| 26 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /16° | 12 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /16° | 11.5 mm | 6 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /16° | 15.4 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /17° | 7.7 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 30° /17° | 6.1 mm | 7 | |
| 31 May | Sunny | 32° /18° | 12.2 mm | 7 | |
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Guide for Nepal in May
In Nepal, May marks the transition from spring to summer, bringing about varying weather conditions throughout the month. At the beginning of May, the weather in Nepal is generally warm and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20° to 30° in the lowlands and foothills.
However, in the higher elevations, such as in the Himalayas, temperatures can still be quite cool, ranging from 5° to 15°.
As the month progresses, the weather in Nepal becomes increasingly hot and humid, especially in the southern plains and valleys. By the end of May, temperatures can soar to 35° or higher in the lowlands, while the higher elevations experience milder temperatures ranging from 10° to 25°.
It's important to note that May also marks the beginning of the monsoon season in Nepal, with an increase in rainfall towards the end of the month. The monsoon brings heavy downpours and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons and evenings, which can affect travel and outdoor activities.
Overall, May in Nepal offers a mix of warm, sunny days and the onset of the monsoon season, making it essential for travelers to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
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