NP Nepal · Autumn

Nepal 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
79°FMax temperature
95%Rainy days
9.8hSunshine / day

Nepal weather in September

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
95% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.0/10)

Should you visit Nepal 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 : ██████░░░░ 79°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

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

Nepal in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Nepal. Temperatures drop (26°F) 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 Nepal

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January41°F63°F13%0.0in9.8h7.3/10
🌤️ February45°F66°F21%0.0in10.8h7.5/10
🌤️ March50°F72°F35%0.1in11.0h7.7/10
🌤️ April57°F77°F42%0.1in11.8h7.9/10
⛅ May61°F79°F78%0.3in11.8h7.2/10
🌦️ June66°F79°F90%0.6in11.1h7.0/10
🌧️ July68°F79°F100%1.1in8.1h5.8/10
🌧️ August68°F81°F100%0.9in8.8h6.4/10
🌧️ September66°F79°F95%0.6in9.8h6.5/10
🌤️ October59°F75°F43%0.1in10.3h7.5/10
🌤️ November50°F70°F9%0.0in10.0h8.0/10
🌤️ December43°F64°F6%0.0in9.8h7.5/10
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, Nepal averages 79°F, 95% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.5/10. See methodology →

September vs November (best month)

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

FAQ — Nepal in September

Is September a good time to visit Nepal?
September is an acceptable time for Nepal (score 6.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Nepal in September?
Yes, 95% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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