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 PunakhaMay climate, side by side

KathmanduPunakha
Comfort score64/100 (C)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high31°C26°C
Avg high / low29° / 17°24° / 16°
Rainfall247 mm323 mm
Rainy days2530
Humidity78%85%
Air quality (AQI)10560

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

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.