Weather in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal in May
In an average May, Kathmandu sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 19°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 19°C |
| Typical low range | 17°C to 21°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
1989-05-06
Lowest
21°C
2024-05-09
Low
Highest
23°C
1987-05-31
Lowest
14°C
1987-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2024-05-26
Lowest
14°C
1987-05-04
Humidity
Highest
17.6 g/m³
2025-05-30
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
1989-05-08
Wind
Highest
35 km/h
2024-05-01
Lowest
9 km/h
2007-05-03
Precip
Wettest
209 mm
2021
Driest
10 mm
1995
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