Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Thimphu
Bhutan · South Asia
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, and rain often persists for longer stretches. About 29 wet days, more than in most months.
94%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 55°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain64%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday69°F
Rain83%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain86%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening61°F
Rain56%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 33 | 2.4 | 17 | 9.5 | 78 |
| Feb | 55 | 36 | 3.7 | 21 | 9.9 | 81 |
| Mar | 60 | 41 | 6.1 | 26 | 10.7 | 82 |
| Apr | 66 | 46 | 6.5 | 27 | 11.0 | 80 |
| May | 70 | 53 | 9.7 | 29 | 10.8 | 82 |
| Jun | 73 | 60 | 15.4 | 29 | 8.6 | 85 |
| Jul | 73 | 62 | 18.9 | 31 | 6.2 | 88 |
| Aug | 74 | 62 | 14.2 | 29 | 7.0 | 86 |
| Sep | 72 | 58 | 10.2 | 26 | 8.7 | 85 |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 6.0 | 23 | 9.9 | 82 |
| Nov | 62 | 42 | 2.7 | 18 | 9.6 | 81 |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 2.2 | 17 | 9.4 | 80 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology