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

In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Pokhara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 410 mm.

Kathmandu vs Pokhara in May

Kathmandu and Pokhara are nearly tied in May — 64 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality; Pokhara is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Kathmandu vs Pokhara — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇳🇵 Pokhara
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	31°C	29°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	25° / 16°
Rainfall	247 mm	410 mm
Rainy days	25	26
Humidity	78%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	105	83

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

Month by month

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, poor air quality · best November64
Pokhara 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, muggy air · best November61

Kathmandu vs Pokhara in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kathmandu or Pokhara?: Kathmandu and Pokhara are nearly tied in May — 64 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality; Pokhara is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Pokhara in May?: In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Pokhara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 410 mm.