Punākha in May

5.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 19°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
29Rainy days (266 mm)
13:22 hDaylight
05:16Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Very wet: about 29 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

8° -1° J 10° 0° F 13° 3° M 16° 6° A 19° 10° M 20° 13° J 20° 14° J 20° 14° A 19° 12° S 17° 8° O 14° 4° N 11° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C-1°C163 mm 21– – 3.6
February 10°C0°C193 mm 23– – 4.0
March 13°C3°C242 mm 27– – 4.6
April 16°C6°C207 mm 27– – 5.2
May 19°C10°C266 mm 29– – 5.6
June 20°C13°C512 mm 29– – 5.8
July 20°C14°C727 mm 31– – 5.7
August 20°C14°C569 mm 30– – 5.8
September 19°C12°C382 mm 28– – 5.7
October 17°C8°C184 mm 22– – 5.3
November 14°C4°C111 mm 18– – 5.2
December 11°C1°C116 mm 19– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Punākha in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Punākha?

The best months are June, August, July, September.