Kathmandu Weather in March

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

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

March is in the spring in Kathmandu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Kathmandu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Nightly temperature 6.7°C 44°F
Average temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 39 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average March is the 5th 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.

March temperatures in Kathmandu

Kathmandu average temperature in March

March rainfall

Kathmandu average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Kathmandu average rain in March

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 March 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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