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Kathmandu weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 84°F in Kathmandu, Nepal in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 6.2 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 84°F max day temperature
84 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 6 days with some rainfall
6 - 59°F min night temperature
59 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - Moderate heat & humidity
M - 6.2 inches of monthly rainfall
6.2 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
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The May weather guide for Nepal (Kathmandu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Kathmandu in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 84°F in Kathmandu in May with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 59°F at night.
How sunny is it in Kathmandu in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kathmandu in May - that's 46% of daylight hours.
Does it rain in Kathmandu in May?
There are usually 6 days with some rain in Kathmandu in May and the average monthly rainfall is 6.2 inches.
Kathmandu May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Kathmandu in May 2026. Select a month to view Kathmandu sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 05:25 | 18:38 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 05:14 | 18:46 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 05:08 | 18:55 |
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