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Khārpū Weather in May

Khārpū in May

The short of it: Khārpū in May averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 13 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -6° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 13 h 39 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Khārpū an average May high of 5°, a low of -6° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 5°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 39 min in mid-May, 47 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Khārpū runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Chhibro, 33 km to the WSW, is 20° warmer by day.

May in Khārpū, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Oct–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 39 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChhibroKarnali Pradesh33 km WSW25°9°34 mm
SimikoṭKarnali Pradesh34 km WSW22°6°26 mm
JumlaKarnali Pradesh86 km S26°10°36 mm
BurangTibet98 km WNW17°1°15 mm
DarchenTibet129 km NW13°-3°7.0 mm
DailekhKarnali Pradesh141 km SSW32°18°99 mm
DipayalSudurpashchim Pradesh147 km SW36°21°70 mm
DārchulāSudurpashchim Pradesh157 km W27°12°67 mm

The Almanac · Khārpū Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 5°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Khārpū by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-19°50 mm8 km/h10 h 24 min✦
February-6°-18°39 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦
March-3°-14°26 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
April2°-10°7.0 mm14 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
May5°-6°5.0 mm14 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
June9°-2°3.0 mm14 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
July8°1°116 mm13 km/h13 h 54 min✦
August8°1°99 mm10 km/h13 h 13 min✦
September7°-2°40 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October2°-9°18 mm11 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
November-3°-14°10 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
December-5°-17°24 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khārpū in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khārpū in May?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 5°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Khārpū?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Khārpū in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Khārpū in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Khārpū in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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