Best Time to Visit
🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
16°
7°
Great
Feb
18°
8°
Great
Mar
22°
11°
Good
Apr
25°
14°
Good
May
26°
17°
Good
Jun
26°
19°
Good
Jul
25°
20°
Good
Aug
25°
20°
Good
Sep
25°
19°
Good
Oct
23°
15°
Good
Nov
20°
12°
Great
Dec
17°
8°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 18°C | 8°C | 8 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| March | 22°C | 11°C | 10 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 25°C | 14°C | 13 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 22 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 26°C | 19°C | 27 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 25°C | 20°C | 31 | 6h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 25°C | 20°C | 31 | 7h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 25°C | 19°C | 28 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 23°C | 15°C | 15 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 6 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 3 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 24°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
The least favorable time to visit Kathmandu is July and August. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
August
Challenges: heavy rainfall
April
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Kathmandu during the best travel months (December, January, February), when temperatures range from 8°C to 17°C:
Kathmandu has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is June with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just 16°C. Annual rainfall averages 2814mm across approximately 200 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Low °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 40 | 47 | 54 | 78 | 203 | 469 | 786 | 661 | 349 | 87 | 21 | 19 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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