NP Kathmandu · Autumn

Kathmandu weather
in September

September is a difficult time — November offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 27.72°N 85.32°E
26°CMax temperature
95%Rainy days
9.6hSunshine / day

Kathmandu weather in September

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
95% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.0/10)

Should you visit Kathmandu in September?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████████ 95%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: September is an average time for Kathmandu. November (8.0/10) is clearly preferable.

Kathmandu in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Autumn marks the end of peak season in Kathmandu. Temperatures drop (26°C) and rain returns (95% of days). With 95% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Kathmandu

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January5°C17°C13%0.79.2h7.2/10
🌤️ February7°C19°C21%1.010.1h7.4/10
🌤️ March10°C22°C35%1.811.0h7.7/10
🌤️ April14°C25°C42%2.611.3h7.8/10
⛅ May16°C26°C78%7.811.6h7.1/10
🌦️ June19°C26°C90%15.310.9h7.0/10
🌧️ July20°C26°C100%28.98.0h5.8/10
🌧️ August20°C27°C100%23.48.6h6.4/10
🌧️ September19°C26°C95%15.09.6h6.4/10
🌤️ October15°C24°C43%3.110.0h7.5/10
🌤️ November10°C21°C9%0.39.9h8.0/10
🌤️ December6°C18°C6%0.29.3h7.4/10
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 September, Kathmandu averages 26°C, 95% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10. See methodology →

September vs November (best month)

The best month is November (score 8.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Kathmandu in September

Is September a good time to visit Kathmandu?
September is an acceptable time for Kathmandu (score 6.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in September?
Yes, 95% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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