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

In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Punakha averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 323 mm.

Kathmandu vs Punakha in May

Punakha is the better pick in May — 68 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punakha is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.

Kathmandu vs Punakha — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇧🇹 Punakha
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	31°C	26°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	24° / 16°
Rainfall	247 mm	323 mm
Rainy days	25	30
Humidity	78%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	105	60

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

Month by month

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, poor air quality · best November64
Punakha 🇧🇹 Bhutanwarm, soaked, muggy air · best November68

Kathmandu vs Punakha in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kathmandu or Punakha?: Punakha is the better pick in May — 68 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punakha is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Punakha in May?: In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Punakha averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 323 mm.