Kathmandu · AutumnMonth summary
Kathmandu weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 75°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.5/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Autumn in Kathmandu is often underrated: 24°F, 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 41°F | 63°F | 13% | 0.0in | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 45°F | 66°F | 21% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 50°F | 72°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 77°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ May | 61°F | 79°F | 78% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 90% | 0.6in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 68°F | 79°F | 100% | 1.1in | 8.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 68°F | 81°F | 100% | 0.9in | 8.6h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 66°F | 79°F | 95% | 0.6in | 9.6h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 70°F | 9% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 43°F | 64°F | 6% | 0.0in | 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 75°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 75°F, 10.0h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kathmandu in October?
With 75°F max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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