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Kathmandu in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kathmandu in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kathmandu, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Kathmandu in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kathmandu in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 567 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
567 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kathmandu has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kathmandu in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +21°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +28°C.

Is Kathmandu warm or cold in August?

Kathmandu is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Kathmandu, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kathmandu in August

Kathmandu weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+20°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+33°C+32°C
Rainfall
708 mm567 mm292 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
88%87%86%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1005 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
262625
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 708 mm to 567 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kathmandu in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kathmandu is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kathmandu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 669 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 78 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kathmandu, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kathmandu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 708 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Kathmandu?

This is the weather in Kathmandu in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+30°C
2 August
☁️
+29°C
3 August
🌧️
+29°C
4 August
🌧️
+28°C
5 August
🌧️
+28°C
6 August
🌧️
+26°C
7 August
🌧️
+28°C
8 August
🌧️
+26°C
9 August
🌧️
+28°C
10 August
🌧️
+29°C
11 August
🌧️
+29°C
12 August
🌧️
+26°C
13 August
🌧️
+23°C
14 August
🌧️
+26°C
15 August
☁️
+29°C
16 August
☁️
+28°C
17 August
🌧️
+31°C
18 August
☁️
+30°C
19 August
🌧️
+30°C
20 August
🌧️
+29°C
21 August
🌧️
+25°C
22 August
🌧️
+26°C
23 August
🌧️
+23°C
24 August
🌧️
+26°C
25 August
🌧️
+25°C
26 August
🌧️
+26°C
27 August
🌧️
+28°C
28 August
🌧️
+29°C
29 August
☁️
+29°C
30 August
☁️
+30°C
31 August
☁️
+28°C
In August 2023 Kathmandu had 0 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 24 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kathmandu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kathmandu in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+24°C) and the highest in 2009 (+26°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 1680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3560 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kathmandu?

It’s always a good time to visit Kathmandu, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kathmandu in August?

August is warm in Kathmandu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kathmandu rainy in August?

Kathmandu is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kathmandu in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kathmandu in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Kathmandu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kathmandu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.