Kathmandu: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Kathmandu. Best time to visit: March, April, May, October, November. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Kathmandu has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 24°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Kathmandu is during March, April, May, October, November, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Oct
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April (gusts 34)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
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Autumn
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 17°C | 7°C | 7d (41mm) | 9h | 78% Humid | 5.4 High | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 19°C | 9°C | 7d (44mm) | 9.8h | 74% Humid | 6.5 High | | Good | View Details → |
| March (best) | 23°C | 12°C | 12d (59mm) | 10.6h | 67% Humid | 8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 26°C | 15°C | 11d (76mm) | 11.2h | 61% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 26°C | 18°C | 24d (272mm) | 10.7h | 79% Humid | 8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 27°C | 21°C | 28d (541mm) | 8.3h | 87% Very Humid | 6.4 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 27°C | 22°C | 31d (764mm) | 5.8h | 90% Very Humid | 5.2 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 27°C | 22°C | 31d (618mm) | 6.2h | 89% Very Humid | 5.1 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 27°C | 21°C | 29d (447mm) | 7.2h | 87% Very Humid | 5.4 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| October (best) | 26°C | 17°C | 14d (196mm) | 8.9h | 81% Very Humid | 6 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 22°C | 12°C | 6d (23mm) | 9.7h | 80% Very Humid | 5.7 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 19°C | 9°C | 3d (18mm) | 9.2h | 78% Humid | 5.3 High | | Good | View Details → |
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