What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Kathmandu in May?

In May, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 333 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu in May

Gangtok and Kathmandu are nearly tied in May — 67 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, muggy air; Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇳🇵 Kathmandu
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	23°C	31°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	29° / 17°
Rainfall	333 mm	247 mm
Rainy days	29	25
Humidity	86%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	74	105

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Gangtok 🇮🇳 Indianice, soaked, muggy air · best November67
Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, poor air quality · best November64

Gangtok vs Kathmandu in May — FAQ

Is May better in Gangtok or Kathmandu?: Gangtok and Kathmandu are nearly tied in May — 67 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, muggy air; Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Kathmandu in May?: In May, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 333 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm.