When to go · Chhukhung
Chhukhung in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Apr). Across Nepal: Hot in the Terai, pre-monsoon storms; high treks still good early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Apr). Across Nepal: Hot in the Terai, pre-monsoon storms; high treks still good early in the month.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- NovemberGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- AprilGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov, Apr). Across Nepal: Spring trekking begins; rhododendrons from late March; haze builds in the valley.
Weather in May
- ChhukhungHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Medium
Nepal overall: Hot in the Terai, pre-monsoon storms; high treks still good early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chhukhung, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Night low
May: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Apr: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
May: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Apr: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Apr). Across Nepal: Hot in the Terai, pre-monsoon storms; high treks still good early in the month.
April: Inside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
Chhukhung: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings