Weather & climate · Kathmandu
Best Time to Visit Nepal
March
The best time to visit Nepal is March, when daytime highs in Kathmandu are around 24°C. February, April and October to November are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (6°C at night), and July the wettest with about 280 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: May
6°C
Coldest nights: January
1084 mm
Rain per year
280 mm
Wettest: July
Nepal weather by month
- Jan16°C6°C10 mm
- Feb20°C8°C17 mm
- Mar24°C12°C21 mm
- Apr29°C16°C37 mm
- May30°C19°C89 mm
- Jun29°C20°C170 mm
- Jul26°C20°C280 mm
- Aug26°C20°C238 mm
- Sep25°C19°C169 mm
- Oct23°C15°C45 mm
- Nov20°C11°C3 mm
- Dec17°C8°C5 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 6°C | 10 mm | 46% | 41% | Fair |
| February | 20°C | 8°C | 17 mm | 43% | 45% | Good |
| March | 24°C | 12°C | 21 mm | 37% | 47% | Best time |
| April | 29°C | 16°C | 37 mm | 37% | 54% | Good |
| May | 30°C | 19°C | 89 mm | 49% | 61% | Fair |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 170 mm | 66% | 77% | Rainy |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 280 mm | 85% | 91% | Rainy |
| August | 26°C | 20°C | 238 mm | 87% | 88% | Rainy |
| September | 25°C | 19°C | 169 mm | 86% | 76% | Rainy |
| October | 23°C | 15°C | 45 mm | 74% | 48% | Good |
| November | 20°C | 11°C | 3 mm | 62% | 36% | Good |
| December | 17°C | 8°C | 5 mm | 52% | 37% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Kathmandu (27.72, 85.32). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Nepal have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
March. The best time to visit Nepal is March, when daytime highs in Kathmandu are around 24°C. February, April and October to November are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (6°C at night), and July the wettest with about 280 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Nepal?
May, with average highs of 30°C in Kathmandu.
What is the coldest month in Nepal?
January, when nights drop to about 6°C and days reach 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nepal?
July with about 280 mm; November is the driest (3 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Nepal?
July is the least comfortable month on average: 26°C by day and 280 mm of rain.
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