Climate averages 1991–2020

Weather in Nepal in May

In May, average daytime highs across the 16 cities listed in Nepal range from 25.1°C in Pokhara to 36.7°C in Nepalgunj. Monthly rainfall ranges from 32 mm in Nepalgunj to 382 mm in Pokhara.

Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.

Nepal by monthAll cities

City by city

May in Nepal

1991–2020
Average May climate for cities in Nepal, 1991–2020
CityAverage highHigh / lowAverage lowRainfall mmRain days
Pokhara25.1°C15.4°C15.4°C38223.5
Bharatpur, Nepal32.6°C22.6°C22.6°C16719.5
Birgañj35.6°C24.9°C24.9°C7611.4
Biratnagar32.8°C24.2°C24.2°C11814.9
Dhangaḍhi̇̄35.9°C22.1°C22.1°C346.4
Hetauda31.8°C22.0°C22.0°C15419.5
Janakpur35.2°C25.0°C25.0°C8711.4
Butwāl34.6°C24.0°C24.0°C12718.3
Dharān29.9°C21.8°C21.8°C12718.4
Nepalgunj36.7°C23.6°C23.6°C326.6
Birendranagar32.8°C20.7°C20.7°C397.1
Madhyapur Thimi25.3°C16.4°C16.4°C18622.6
Lahān33.6°C24.0°C24.0°C9713.6
Bhimdatta35.7°C21.7°C21.7°C407.5
Triyuga32.7°C23.6°C23.6°C10114.2
Inaruwa32.4°C23.7°C23.7°C11814.9

A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.