Kathmandu, NepalQuick decision
When to visit Kathmandu?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
10°C–21°C in November
🌧 Least rain
9% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
July (100%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Himalayan TrekOctober-November or March-May — Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, clear views.
Temples & CultureOctober-May — Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Durbar Squares.
Dry SeasonOctober-May — best visibility, walkable trails.
Wildlife & ChitwanFebruary–May — Chitwan National Park, rhinos, tigers.
FamilyMarch–May — mild temperatures, spring festivals.
BudgetJune–September — monsoon, accommodation -30%, affordable tours.
Monthly climate data
Kathmandu weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 17°C | 13% | 0.7 | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 19°C | 21% | 1.0 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 10°C | 22°C | 35% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 25°C | 42% | 2.6 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ May | 16°C | 26°C | 78% | 7.8 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 90% | 15.3 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 20°C | 26°C | 100% | 28.9 | 8.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 20°C | 27°C | 100% | 23.4 | 8.6h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 19°C | 26°C | 95% | 15.0 | 9.6h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 24°C | 43% | 3.1 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 21°C | 9% | 0.3 | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 6°C | 18°C | 6% | 0.2 | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 24°C, 52% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 26°C, 97% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 49% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°C, 13% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 9% rainy days and 21°C.
July is the wettest month with 100% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 21°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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