Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
48°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bumthang
Bhutan · South Asia
Cold days and some sun.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
48°F
Lows around 33°F
Precipitation
30 days/mo
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
97%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 29°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
17%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 44°F, easing to about 41°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning45°F
Rain57%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday47°F
Rain91%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon44°F
Rain93%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening40°F
Rain51%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 8 | 1.6 | 15 | 9.7 | 74 |
| Feb | 32 | 9 | 3.5 | 20 | 10.1 | 77 |
| Mar | 38 | 17 | 5.0 | 27 | 10.8 | 82 |
| Apr | 44 | 25 | 6.4 | 30 | 10.2 | 83 |
| May | 48 | 33 | 8.4 | 30 | 10.3 | 85 |
| Jun | 54 | 42 | 14.0 | 30 | 8.8 | 88 |
| Jul | 57 | 45 | 13.9 | 31 | 6.3 | 90 |
| Aug | 57 | 44 | 13.7 | 31 | 7.5 | 89 |
| Sep | 55 | 40 | 7.6 | 30 | 8.7 | 88 |
| Oct | 49 | 32 | 6.0 | 20 | 9.7 | 83 |
| Nov | 43 | 21 | 1.6 | 14 | 9.5 | 79 |
| Dec | 38 | 15 | 1.3 | 11 | 9.5 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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