Bhutan Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
May is the beginning of the monsoon season in Bhutan, with heavy rainfall occurring throughout the country. In Thimphu, the capital city, temperatures range from a low of -0.4°C (31.2°F) to a high of 23.7°C (74.7°F), with an average temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F). The average precipitation is 1.63 inches, with a high probability of precipitation at 96.8% and a 17.7% chance of cloudy or overcast skies. Winds can be strong, with an average gust speed of 55.1 km/h (32.3 mph). The average UV index is 8.6, indicating a very high risk of sunburn, so it is important to take appropriate measures for sun protection.
What is the temperature in Bhutan in May?
Average air temperature in Bhutan is 11.8°C (53.2°F) in May. The outside temperature in Bhutan feels like 10.9°C (51.6°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 23.7°C (74.7°F) and feels like 23.4°C (74.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -0.4°C (31.2°F) which feels like -3.3°C (26°F).
How hot is Bhutan in May?
The hot temperature in May in Bhutan rises to 30°C (86°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 28.6 °C (83.5°F). The average maximum temp in Bhutan is 23.7°C (83.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Bhutan in May?
The coldest temp in Bhutan in May drops to -5.3°C (22.5°F) during the cold nights. With 32.3km/h (20.1mph) winds and 67.2% humidity it feels like -10.9°C (12.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -0.4°C (31.2°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Bhutan in May?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Bhutan in May averaging 1.63 mm of precipitation. Bhutan has a 96.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Bhutan throughout May?
Bhutan has 1.63 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Bhutan windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Bhutan during May is 32.3km/h (20.1mph) and average windgust is 55.1km/h (34.2mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 38.9km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Bhutan in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Bhutan.
What are the humidity levels in Bhutan in May?
The average humidity levels in Bhutan in May are 67.2%. Daily humidity levels in Bhutan range from 47% to 86.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Bhutan in May?
Bhutan has 13 hours 29 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Bhutan in May is at 5:13:19 and the sunset is at 18:43:15.
What is the cloud coverage in Bhutan in May?
Clouds cover 62.3% of the sky on average throughout May in Bhutan. The cloud coverage ranges from 15.3% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Bhutan?
The average UV index in Bhutan is 8.6 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Bhutan in May?
The average solar radiation is 259.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Bhutan during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 42.3 W/m2 to 364 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Bhutan?
The average solar energy during May in Bhutan is 22.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.6 MJ/m2, to 31.5 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Bhutan in May?
Yes, there is a 11.3% risk for severe weather in Bhutan in May.
What is the air pressure in Bhutan in May?
On average the air pressure in Bhutan in May is 1015.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.4 mb to 1019.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Bhutan in May?
The average daylight visibility in Bhutan in May is 17.1 km (10.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13.7 km (8.5 miles) to 20.1 km (12.5 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Bhutan in May?
The average dew point in Bhutan during May is 4.4°C (40°F).
Where is the data for Bhutan climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Bhutan in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- PARO, BT
- PAGRI, CH
- VQPR