Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Gelephu, Bhutan in May
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 460mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
460mm
Sun
6.6h
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 460mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gelephu, Bhutan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May460mm average rain
May sits near Gelephu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Gelephu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May sits close to Gelephu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
