May weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Punakha?

In Punakha, 14.3°C (57.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.8°C (46°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Punakha?

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Punakha in May?

In Punakha, in May, during 22.8 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Punakha?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Punakha. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Punakha aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Punakha?

In Punakha, the average day length in May is 13h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Punakha?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:51 +06.

How many hours of sunshine does Punakha have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11h.

When is the highest UV index in Punakha?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Punakha, Bhutan.

What is the UV index reading in May in Punakha?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Punakha, Bhutan, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average pressure in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average humidity in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average UV index in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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Average visibility in May
Punakha, Bhutan

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).

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