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 LumbiniMay climate, side by side

KathmanduLumbini
Comfort score64/100 (C)60/100 (C)
Feels-like high31°C38°C
Avg high / low29° / 17°35° / 24°
Rainfall247 mm80 mm
Rainy days2511
Humidity78%57%
Air quality (AQI)105116

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

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.