2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Kathmandu in April

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

April is an excellent time to visit Kathmandu. Kathmandu has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 20 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

13°C

Rainy days

20days

Daylight

12.8h

Is April a good time to visit Kathmandu?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:40 AM

Sunset

6:29 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 14°C 6°C 8 Good
February 16°C 7°C 11 Good
March 20°C 10°C 17 Excellent (best)
April 23°C 13°C 20 Excellent (best)
May 24°C 16°C 29 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 19°C 29 Wet
July 25°C 21°C 31 Wet
August 26°C 20°C 31 Wet
September 25°C 19°C 29 Wet
October 25°C 16°C 11 Excellent (best)
November 21°C 10°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 18°C 7°C 0 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Kathmandu? +

April is typically Excellent for visiting Kathmandu, with average highs of 23°C and around 20 rainy days.

What should I pack for Kathmandu in April? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in April? +

Kathmandu typically sees around 20 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Kathmandu in April? +

In April, Kathmandu gets approximately 12.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Kathmandu? +

Yes, April is peak season in Kathmandu. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Kathmandu? +

The best months to visit Kathmandu are March, April, May, October, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Kathmandu)

Last Updated: January 2026

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23° / 13°
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