SeasonMapBhutan in May
May is Bhutan's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 3 destinations average 74/100, led by Paro at 78 — 19°C and 28 rainy days — while Punakha is warmer at 23°C and scores 68.
#7 of 12 months for Bhutan · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Bhutan in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paro | Trekking hub | 19°C | 212 mm · 28 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 2 | Thimphu | Trekking hub | 20°C | 260 mm · 30 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 3 | Punakha | City | 23°C | 342 mm · 30 days | 68 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.