May weather forecastPunakha, Bhutan
May weather for Punakha, Bhutan: On the last day of the month, in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:51 +06. Throughout the year, in Punakha, Bhutan, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
May
Weather in May
May steps up the warmth in Punakha by serving as a gateway to summer. It presents an increase in the maximum temperature by almost another 2°C (35.6°F), up from April's average high temperature of 12°C (53.6°F). A gradual increase in temperature is therefore noticeable as months go by. Water enthusiasm is usually high during this period, boosted by an average precipitation of 95mm (3.74"). It also happens to be the month when the UV index marks a high degree of 4 which calls for antibodies. Finally, it contributes a significant number of bright, sunny days to the calendar year.Temperature
May ushers in an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. In May, Punakha records an average nighttime temperature of 7.8°C (46°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Punakha is 73%.Rainfall
In Punakha, in May, during 22.8 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Punakha, Bhutan, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Punakha aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Punakha, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 431mm (16.97") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Punakha is 13h and 31min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:51 +06.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Punakha is 11h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Punakha. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average pressure in May: 1010.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).
Average rainfall in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average rainfall in May: 95mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average rainfall days in May: 22.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average sunshine days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average cloud cover in May: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Punakha, Bhutan
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
