Bhutan Weather in May


Samdrup Jongkhar: 33℃(91.4℉); Phuntsholing: 33℃(91.4℉); Gelephu: 33℃(91.4℉)

Bumthang: -3℃(26.6℉); Thimphu: -1℃(30.2℉); Punakha: -1℃(30.2℉)
Averages for Bhutan Weather in May

High Temperature
24°C (75.2°F)

Low Temperature
14°C (57.2°F)

Rainfall
70 mm (3 in)

Sunrise
05:07 ~ 05:22

Sunset
18:35 ~ 18:52
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.
The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Thimphu.
May Temperatures in Bhutan
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What to Wear
You can wear some thin clothes when you travel in the south of Bhutan, such as T-shirt, light pants and dress during the daytime, and you can take a thin coat for night. However, in the north of Bhutan, you should wear long-sleeve T-shirt, casual pants and jacket for the day, at night you can put on a warmer thick coat.


May Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
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If you travel to Bhutan in May, you should go to the capital city Thimphu, in which you can visit the Buddha Dhordenma statue. When you climb the mountain to see the statue, you can also see the complete scenery of Thimphu Valley which makes the place be called ‘Glimpse of Bhutan’. Besides, you can go to the Thimphu Zoo in which you can see Pakin. It’s a kind of special species of flocks and herds, and it’s also the sacred country animal of Bhutan. Dochu La Pass is between Thimphu and Phunaka, in which you can not only admire the spectacle scene of Himalayas, but also visit the 108 pagodas. Punakha Dzong is the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan in which you can see the blooming flowers, jacaranda acutifolia. Bumthang is picturesque valley with beautiful buildings and rural sceneries. Paro Dzong is a historiacal valley of Bhutan, in which you can visit the miracle temple Taksthang Goemba which is 3000 meters high and one of the ten super temples in the world. Besides, you can visit the most ancient temple in Bhutan, Kyichu Lhakhang and the Bhutan National Museum which has a large number of cultural relics hiding in it. Our Recommended Private Bhutan Tours 2025 & 2026 include different tour plans in Bhutan, and you can choose your favorite one.
May Weather of Major Bhutan Cities
May |
Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
|
High | Low | |||
Bumthang |
25°C/ 77°F | 19°C / 66.2°F | 05:25/ 18:32 | 34 |
Gelephu |
27°C / 80.6°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 05:20/ 18:07 | 44 |
Jakar |
25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64.4°F | 05:56/ 18:38 | 29 |
Mongar |
24°C / 75.2°F | 15°C / 59°F | 05:45/ 18:30 | 23 |
Paro |
29°C / 84.2°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 05:08/ 18:13 | 22 |
Phuntsholing |
26°C / 78.8°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 05:23/ 18:22 | 23 |
Punakha |
31°C / 87.8°F
|
23°C / 73.4°F | 05:41/ 18:34 | 29 |
Samdrup Jongkhar |
30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 71.6°F | 05:51/ 17:35 | 25 |
Thimphu |
26°C / 78.8°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 05:58/ 16:36 | 12 |
Trongsa |
29°C / 84.2°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 05:44/ 17:48 | 37 |