Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bhutan in May
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 220mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
220mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 220mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bhutan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May220mm average rain
May sits near Bhutan'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
May6.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bhutan'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.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Bhutan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May37 weather score
May sits close to Bhutan's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
