SeasonMapPunakha weather in May
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May in Punakha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Punakha · #1073 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punakha climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 342 mm / 13.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 30 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Punakha 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)
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Best months for Punakha'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 weatherPunakha's weather peaks October–December, best around November.
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What's on in Punakha in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk30 rainy days and about 342 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Punakha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Punakha in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Punakha?
- May in Punakha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Punakha on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Punakha in May?
- In May, Punakha averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 342.2 mm of rain over roughly 30 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punakha in May?
- Punakha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in May.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — May
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