Thimphu weather in May
May in Thimphu: nice, soaked, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Thimphu · #352 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Thimphu climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 260 mm / 10.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 30 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Thimphu in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Thimphu?
- May in Thimphu: nice, soaked, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Thimphu on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in May?
- In May, Thimphu averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 259.5 mm of rain over roughly 30.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Thimphu in May?
- Thimphu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.