SeasonMapGorkha weather in May
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May in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Gorkha · #974 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gorkha climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 200 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 102 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha 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.
BusyBaisakh Purnima fair, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gorkha'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 weatherGorkha's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Gorkha in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Baisakh Purnima fair
20 Apr – 20 May · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedA fair is held at the Gorakhnath cave below the palace on the Baisakh full moon, drawing hill villages that otherwise never come into town. The stone stairs up to the durbar are the bottleneck. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gorkha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gorkha in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gorkha?
- May in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in May?
- In May, Gorkha averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 200.2 mm of rain over roughly 25.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in May?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 102 in May.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — May
Within 300 km: Manang's Spring crossing season on 15 Mar – 20 May, and Pokhara's Spring trekking season on 1 Mar – 15 May.