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The Best Time to Visit Kathmandu

Month-by-month climate data for Kathmandu, Nepal — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsDecemberNovemberFebruaryToughestAugust

October–November, March–May. Clear Himalayan views in autumn; spring is warmer with rhododendron blooms; June–September is monsoon.

Warmest in Kathmandu: Jun (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Jul (~31 rain days)

17°
5°
Jan
18°
6°
Feb
22°
11°
Mar
26°
14°
Apr
25°
16°
May
27°
19°
Jun
27°
20°
Jul
27°
20°
Aug
26°
19°
Sep
24°
15°
Oct
21°
10°
Nov
18°
6°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Kathmandu climate, month by month

January

17° / 5°C

~4 rain days

Excellent

February

18° / 6°C

~6 rain days

Excellent

March

22° / 11°C

~11 rain days

Excellent

April

26° / 14°C

~9 rain days

Excellent

May

25° / 16°C

~25 rain days

Good

June

27° / 19°C

~27 rain days

Good

July

27° / 20°C

~31 rain days

Good

August

27° / 20°C

~31 rain days

Good

September

26° / 19°C

~29 rain days

Good

October

24° / 15°C

~15 rain days

Good

November

21° / 10°C

~3 rain days

Excellent

December

18° / 6°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

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