Kathmandu climate at a glance
Kathmandu sees average daytime highs ranging from 17°C in January to 27°C in August. Around 3101 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 192 wet days a year, peaking in July (942 mm) and easing off in November (9 mm). April is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Kathmandu temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.1 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 5°C | 4.3 | 25 mm | 9.2 h | 70% | 9.7 · Excellent |
| February | 18°C | 6°C | 7 | 34 mm | 10.1 h | 72% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 22°C | 10°C | 10.2 | 55 mm | 10.3 h | 67% | 9.3 · Excellent |
| April | 26°C | 14°C | 12 | 72 mm | 11.1 h | 62% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| May | 26°C | 16°C | 22.8 | 224 mm | 10.4 h | 78% | 7.5 · Good |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 27 | 457 mm | 9.9 h | 85% | 7.5 · Good |
| July | 27°C | 20°C | 31 | 942 mm | 7.6 h | 90% | 7.1 · Good |
| August | 27°C | 20°C | 30.8 | 707 mm | 8.5 h | 90% | 7.3 · Good |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 29 | 476 mm | 8.4 h | 90% | 7.3 · Good |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 13.7 | 92 mm | 9.7 h | 83% | 8.4 · Good |
| November | 21°C | 10°C | 3 | 9 mm | 9.7 h | 76% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 18°C | 6°C | 1.5 | 9 mm | 9.3 h | 71% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
The best time to visit Kathmandu is November–March, when daytime highs average around 18°C with about 7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Kathmandu?
August is the hottest month in Kathmandu, with average highs of 27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kathmandu?
July is the rainiest month in Kathmandu, with around 942 mm of rainfall over 31 rainy days.
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