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

In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 264 mm.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu in May

Thimphu is the better pick in May — 74 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Thimphu is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇧🇹 Thimphu
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	23°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	22° / 10°
Rainfall	247 mm	264 mm
Rainy days	25	29
Humidity	78%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	105	57

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

Month by month

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, poor air quality · best November64
Thimphu 🇧🇹 Bhutannice, soaked, muggy air · best November74

Kathmandu vs Thimphu in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kathmandu or Thimphu?: Thimphu is the better pick in May — 74 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Thimphu is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is hot, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Thimphu in May?: In May, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 264 mm.