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

In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.

Kathmandu vs Rishikesh in May

Kathmandu is the better pick in May — 64 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Kathmandu vs Rishikesh — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	31°C	38°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	35° / 21°
Rainfall	247 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	25	10
Humidity	78%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	105	102

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

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Kathmandu vs Rishikesh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kathmandu or Rishikesh?: Kathmandu is the better pick in May — 64 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Rishikesh in May?: In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.