SeasonMapChitwan (Sauraha) weather in May
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May in Chitwan: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 18 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Chitwan · #1241 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chitwan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 153 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 111 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chitwan in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chitwan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherChitwan's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Chitwan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Chitwan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Chitwan?
- May in Chitwan: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 18 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Chitwan on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Chitwan in May?
- In May, Chitwan averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 23°C, with about 153.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chitwan in May?
- Chitwan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 111 in May.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — May
Within 300 km: Varanasi's Buddha Purnima at Sarnath around 25 Apr – 25 May, and Manang's Spring crossing season on 15 Mar – 20 May.