Nepal Weather
🇳🇵 1 city covered · Asia
· humid subtropical climate
Best time to visit
November to February
Weather in Nepal at a glance
Our Nepal coverage centers on Kathmandu, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 79°F (26°C) in July and 62°F (16°C) in January, with about 194 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Kathmandu - annual average 64°
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Climate type: humid subtropical
The bigger picture
Kathmandu averages 9.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 3032 mm (119.4 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Kathmandu climate page.
Live weather across Nepal today
Nepal cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 64° | Jul · 79° | Jan · 42° | 194 | 9.5 | 0 |
Nepal weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 42° | 5 | 9.4 h/day |
| February | 66° | 45° | 6 | 10.2 h/day |
| March | 71° | 51° | 11 | 10.3 h/day |
| April | 77° | 57° | 13 | 11.1 h/day |
| May | 78° | 61° | 24 | 10.8 h/day |
| June | 80° | 67° | 27 | 9.6 h/day |
| July | 79° | 69° | 31 | 7.1 h/day |
| August | 80° | 68° | 31 | 7.8 h/day |
| September | 78° | 66° | 28 | 8.6 h/day |
| October | 74° | 59° | 14 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 70° | 51° | 3 | 9.8 h/day |
| December | 64° | 44° | 2 | 9.4 h/day |
Nepal weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Nepal?
Snow is essentially absent in the Nepal cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Nepal like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.