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Lobuche Weather in May

Lobuche in May

The short of it: Lobuche in May averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -5° · rain 29 mm · daylight 13 h 31 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & May

May in Lobuche brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -5°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 31 min in mid-May, 43 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Lobuche runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Khā̃dbāri̇̄, 75 km to the SSE, is 22° warmer by day.

May in Lobuche, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 31 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Khā̃dbāri̇̄Koshi75 km SSE30°21°237 mm
Chari̇̄koṭBagmati Province81 km WSW25°13°168 mm
ChautārāBagmati Province110 km W28°17°143 mm
DhankutāKoshi119 km SSE29°21°190 mm
TriyugaKoshi129 km S33°23°159 mm
DhulikhelBagmati Province130 km WSW27°16°144 mm
BanepāBagmati Province131 km WSW27°15°146 mm
PanautiBagmati Province133 km WSW27°15°146 mm

The Almanac · Lobuche Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lobuche by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-16°34 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
February-1°-15°54 mm17 km/h11 h 10 min✦
March2°-11°40 mm18 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
April6°-8°24 mm16 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
May8°-5°29 mm15 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
June10°-1°31 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July9°1°60 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
August9°0°58 mm10 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
September8°-1°50 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
October6°-7°43 mm12 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
November3°-12°10 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
December2°-13°20 mm12 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lobuche in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lobuche in May?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Lobuche?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Lobuche in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 23 min in December to 13 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Lobuche in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Lobuche in May?

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

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