Lukla in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lukla in may 2026
The weather in Lukla in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 2129.2cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
25%
24%
9%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
41% of time
41%
15%
4%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Snow showers
55% of time
27%
9%
6%
Weather at 3am
29°F
47%
38%
7%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lukla in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lukla in may.
The climate of Lukla in may is very bad
The weather in may in Lukla is wet (with 10.7in of precipitation over 19 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.8in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is quite cold there may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Lukla is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lukla in the month of may with a maximum record of 58°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 35% of time.
On average, in Lukla, the days of may last 13:31. The sun rises at 05:09 and sunset is at 18:40.
May: another location in Nepal?
If you want to go to Nepal in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lukla:
In may, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi and Bardia National Park have good weather.
Finally, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Pokhara, Dhankuta, Janakpur and Bandipur have a tolerable climate, but better than Lukla.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lukla in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2129.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lukla in may 2025:
31°F to 38°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 45°F
32°F to 45°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Nepal in may
Cities near Lukla:
| Makalu Barun National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Everest in may | very bad weather |
| Dhankuta in may | tolerable weather |
| Banepa in may | tolerable weather |
| Nagarkot in may | tolerable weather |
| Bhaktapur in may | tolerable weather |
| Langtang National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Janakpur in may | tolerable weather |
| Bodnath in may | tolerable weather |
| Kathmandu in may | tolerable weather |
| Patan in may | tolerable weather |
| Ilam in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Lukla
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Lukla in may:
Weather data for Lukla for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lukla. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lukla can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lukla.