At a glance
| Metric | Delhi | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 39°C | 27°C |
| Coldest month low | 7°C | 5°C |
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 3101 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.9 h/day | 9.5 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–March |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Delhi | Kathmandu | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Delhi |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| March | 9.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Kathmandu |
| April | 3.9 · Poor | 8.9 · Excellent | Kathmandu |
| May | 1.7 · Challenging | 7.5 · Good | Kathmandu |
| June | 0.7 · Challenging | 7.5 · Good | Kathmandu |
| July | 1.2 · Challenging | 7.1 · Good | Kathmandu |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 7.3 · Good | Kathmandu |
| September | 3.4 · Poor | 7.3 · Good | Kathmandu |
| October | 7.3 · Good | 8.4 · Good | Kathmandu |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Delhi or Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 1 for Delhi — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best months to visit Delhi are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
The best months to visit Kathmandu are November–March, based on six years of climate data.
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