Kathmandu, Nepal Weather
Kathmandu hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 77°F (25°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kathmandu weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Kathmandu looks light rain shower, with a high of 75° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 90% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 3 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Kathmandu 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 62°F (16°C) in January to around 79°F (26°C) in July, and the city records roughly 194 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Kathmandu weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (16°C)
- Record high: 89°F (32°C) · Record low: 29°F (-1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 62°F (16°C) and lows around 42°F (5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 89°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 29°F (-1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 34.4 inches (874 mm) of rain over 31 days, while November is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 89 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Kathmandu stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 44°F (6°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Kathmandu by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 42° | 5 | 1.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 71% |
| February | 66° | 45° | 6 | 1.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 71% |
| March | 71° | 51° | 11 | 2.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 66% |
| April | 77° | 57° | 13 | 3.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 64% |
| May | 78° | 61° | 24 | 9.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 78% |
| June | 80° | 67° | 27 | 17.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 86% |
| July | 79° | 69° | 31 | 34.4 in | 7.1 h/day | 91% |
| August | 80° | 68° | 31 | 28.4 in | 7.8 h/day | 90% |
| September | 78° | 66° | 28 | 17.7 in | 8.6 h/day | 90% |
| October | 74° | 59° | 14 | 3.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 82% |
| November | 70° | 51° | 3 | 0.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 76% |
| December | 64° | 44° | 2 | 0.3 in | 9.4 h/day | 72% |