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

In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Lumbini averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 80 mm.

Kathmandu vs Lumbini in May

Kathmandu is the better pick in May — 64 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Lumbini is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

Kathmandu vs Lumbini — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇳🇵 Lumbini
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	31°C	38°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	35° / 24°
Rainfall	247 mm	80 mm
Rainy days	25	11
Humidity	78%	57%
Air quality (AQI)	105	116

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

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Kathmandu vs Lumbini in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kathmandu or Lumbini?: Kathmandu is the better pick in May — 64 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Lumbini is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Lumbini in May?: In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Lumbini averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 80 mm.