Weather in Kathmandu in May
In an average May, Kathmandu sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1989-05-06
Lowest
18°C
2004-05-22
Low
Highest
21°C
2026-05-22
Lowest
8°C
1987-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2026-05-21
Lowest
7°C
1987-05-04
Humidity
Highest
18.1 g/m³
1995-05-16
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
1989-05-08
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
2026-05-29
Lowest
3 km/h
2007-05-18
Gust
Highest
58 km/h
2008-05-01
Lowest
19 km/h
2021-05-26
Precip
Wettest
471 mm
2021
Driest
62 mm
1982
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