When is the best time to go to Kathmandu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kathmandu, Nepal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kathmandu
Kathmandu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kathmandu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 16mm | 6.5hrs | 11.5hrs |
Kathmandu's weather in January is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathmandu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kathmandu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kathmandu weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 24mm | 6.2hrs | 12hrs |
February in Kathmandu is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathmandu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Kathmandu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Kathmandu weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 39mm | 8.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Kathmandu is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathmandu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Kathmandu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 75mm | 9.7hrs | 13.6hrs |
Kathmandu's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathmandu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Kathmandu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 158mm | 6.6hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Kathmandu and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathmandu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kathmandu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 341mm | 5.7hrs | 11.5hrs |
June in Kathmandu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathmandu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kathmandu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 341mm 13.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 547mm | 3.2hrs | 12hrs |
July in Kathmandu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathmandu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kathmandu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 547mm 21.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 474mm | 3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Kathmandu is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathmandu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kathmandu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 474mm 18.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 323mm | 4.1hrs | 13.6hrs |
Kathmandu's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathmandu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kathmandu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 323mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Kathmandu weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 78mm | 5.9hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Kathmandu and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kathmandu.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kathmandu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kathmandu weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 10mm | 5.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Kathmandu during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kathmandu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kathmandu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kathmandu weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 18mm | 5.7hrs | 12hrs |
December in Kathmandu is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathmandu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kathmandu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kathmandu with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kathmandu weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28°C 82.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 17.2°C 63°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 547mm 21.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 26.1°C 79°F |
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