Kathmandu · AutumnMonth summary
Kathmandu weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kathmandu in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Kathmandu. November remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Kathmandu in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Dashain (Oct) and Tihar (Nov) — Nepal's biggest festivals. Decorated temples Autumn in Kathmandu is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Kathmandu averages 24°C, 43% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
October vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kathmandu in October
Is October a good time to visit Kathmandu?
October is an excellent time to visit Kathmandu (score 7.5/10). With 24°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kathmandu in October?
With 24°C max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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