Kathmandu in May
avoid · ruled out this year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 15°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 24°C |
| Rainy days | 22 · 233 mm |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day |
| Daylight | 13.4 h/day |
| Crowds | 65 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What May is known for
- Peak season — This period marks the spring season where temperatures are warm and rain is beginning, attracting many tourists.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Rain gear you will actually use: about 22 rainy days and 233 mm.
- Sun protection: about 11 hours of sunshine a day.
- Humidity averages 77%; breathable fabrics dry faster.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very cheap — prices run about 24% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Nepalese rupee |
| Languages | Nepali |
| Plugs | Type C and D, 230 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 100, 101, 102 |
| Calling code | +977 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-09-11 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number There is no central public ambulance service. Some private providers operate in the main cities. In an emergency, call… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Kathmandu
- January sweet spot
- February sweet spot
- March sweet spot
- April sweet spot
- May
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October ok
- November ok
- December good
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