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When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
In general the best time to visit Kathmandu is probably June, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in June and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kathmandu in different months
This is the average weather in Kathmandu for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during April.
In June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 117 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 708 mm in July.
Climate in Kathmandu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kathmandu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +28°C | +34°C | +36°C | +38°C | +35°C | +32°C | +33°C | +32°C | +32°C | +28°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +21°C | +25°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +26°C | +23°C | +20°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°C | +2°C | +4°C | +9°C | +12°C | +17°C | +20°C | +20°C | +17°C | +11°C | +7°C | +3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 72 | 62 | 59 | 73 | 82 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 20 | 27 | 36 | 79 | 216 | 415 | 708 | 567 | 292 | 76 | 11 | 12 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kathmandu is June with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kathmandu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kathmandu is July with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kathmandu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 11 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 26 rainy days and 708 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu:
What is the hottest month in Kathmandu?
The hottest month in Kathmandu is June with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Kathmandu?
The coldest month in Kathmandu is January with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Kathmandu worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kathmandu in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is June with +29°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kathmandu?
if you're looking to visit Kathmandu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 11 mm of rain.
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.