Kathmandu
Bagmati, Nepal
Local time17:54
Sunrise06:06
Sunset17:30
Elevation1,300 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
30°
June
Coldest month
3°
January
Wettest month
384mm
July
Rain per year
1,503mm
Rainy days per year
109
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 °C | 3.0 °C | 15 mm | 1.9 | 10.6 h |
| February | 22.3 °C | 5.5 °C | 24 mm | 2.6 | 11.2 h |
| March | 26.2 °C | 9.0 °C | 38 mm | 3.9 | 12.0 h |
| April | 28.8 °C | 12.5 °C | 63 mm | 6.6 | 12.8 h |
| May | 29.4 °C | 16.3 °C | 129 mm | 11.9 | 13.5 h |
| June | 29.7 °C | 19.5 °C | 242 mm | 16.9 | 13.9 h |
| July | 28.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 384 mm | 23.1 | 13.7 h |
| August | 29.2 °C | 20.4 °C | 343 mm | 22.7 | 13.1 h |
| September | 28.8 °C | 19.0 °C | 208 mm | 14.6 | 12.3 h |
| October | 27.4 °C | 14.1 °C | 43 mm | 3.8 | 11.5 h |
| November | 23.8 °C | 8.6 °C | 6 mm | 0.5 | 10.8 h |
| December | 20.4 °C | 4.4 °C | 8 mm | 0.7 | 10.4 h |
Plan your trip to Kathmandu
Tours in Kathmandu
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Kathmandu
Day19 °C
Night3 °C
Rain15 mm
January in Kathmandu: cool, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 3 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day22 °C
Night6 °C
Rain24 mm
February in Kathmandu: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 6 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day26 °C
Night9 °C
Rain38 mm
March in Kathmandu: mild, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night13 °C
Rain63 mm
April in Kathmandu: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night16 °C
Rain129 mm
May in Kathmandu: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 129 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night20 °C
Rain242 mm
June in Kathmandu: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 242 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day29 °C
Night21 °C
Rain384 mm
July in Kathmandu: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 384 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day29 °C
Night20 °C
Rain343 mm
August in Kathmandu: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 343 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day29 °C
Night19 °C
Rain208 mm
September in Kathmandu: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 208 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day27 °C
Night14 °C
Rain43 mm
October in Kathmandu: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day24 °C
Night9 °C
Rain6 mm
November in Kathmandu: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day20 °C
Night4 °C
Rain8 mm
December in Kathmandu: cool, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 4 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Curious facts about Kathmandu
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in February and March and in October and November: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- 91% of the year's rain falls between April and September.
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