Thimphu in May
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Mild: highs around 17°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
29Rainy days (236 mm)
13:21 hDaylight
05:17Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°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 (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -4°C | 66 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 8°C | -2°C | 95 mm | 21 | – | – | 3.8 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 152 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 159 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 236 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 19°C | 12°C | 384 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| July | 19°C | 13°C | 479 mm | 31 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 19°C | 12°C | 348 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 18°C | 10°C | 254 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 139 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 12°C | 1°C | 72 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 9°C | -2°C | 59 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Thimphu in May?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Thimphu?
The best months are June, July, August, September.