Best time to visit Kathmandu

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When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

The best time to visit Kathmandu is April based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Kathmandu64
    Jan
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Kathmandu66
    Feb
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Kathmandu75
    Mar
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Kathmandu81
    Apr
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Kathmandu84
    May
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Kathmandu84
    Jun
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Kathmandu82
    Jul
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Kathmandu82
    Aug
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Kathmandu82
    Sep
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Kathmandu79
    Oct
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Kathmandu72
    Nov
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Kathmandu66
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Kathmandu?

The hottest time of year in Kathmandu is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 84°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kathmandu?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Kathmandu with 21.5 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kathmandu?

The sunniest time of year in Kathmandu is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Nepal (Kathmandu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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