Verdict: Excellent month
Kathmandu Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Kathmandu, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 4 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Kathmandu.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
5°C / 41°F
Rain days
~4
Precipitation
23 mm
What to pack for Kathmandu in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
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)