Kathmandu Weather in December

What's the weather like in Kathmandu (Central Region) in December 2024?

The climate in Kathmandu during December can be summarized as mild and dry.

December 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 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Kathmandu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 21.3°C 70.4°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 2.2kph 1 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest 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.

December temperatures in Kathmandu

Kathmandu average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kathmandu average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kathmandu average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kathmandu in December 2024.

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Kathmandu weather stats

Kathmandu weather statistics
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
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