May · Nepal
Best time to visit Pokhara in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pokhara in May
Average temperature 24°C, 135 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Pokhara scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 135 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pokhara looks across Phewa Lake to the Annapurna range, with Sarangkot sunrise and trekking trails close by.
May in Pokhara — workable with trade-offs
May averages 24°C (75°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Monthly rainfall reaches 135 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in May?
- In May, Pokhara averages 24°C, 135 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pokhara?
- May earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pokhara in May?
- Expect about 135 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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