Best Time to Visit Kathmandu
Nepal · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kathmandu are February, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Kathmandu sees its warmest weather in June, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1503mm — July is typically the wettest month (~384mm) and November the driest (~6mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 3°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 5°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 26° / 9°C | 38mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 29° / 12°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 16°C | 129mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 19°C | 242mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 29° / 20°C | 384mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 29° / 20°C | 343mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 19°C | 208mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 27° / 14°C | 43mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 24° / 8°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 20° / 4°C | 8mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kathmandu are February, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Kathmandu?
- June is typically the hottest month in Kathmandu, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Kathmandu?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 384mm of precipitation.