Kathmandu, Nepal Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Kathmandu month by month
Kathmandu weather in January
January brings highs around 62°F (16°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 5 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu weather in February
February brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 6 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in March
March brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 11 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in April
April brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 13 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu weather in May
May brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 24 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in June
June brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 27 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in July
July brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 31 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month of the year in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu weather in August
August brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 31 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in September
September brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 28 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in October
October brings highs around 74°F (24°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 14 wet days.
Kathmandu weather in November
November brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 51°F (10°C), about 3 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu weather in December
December brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 2 wet days.
Seasons in Kathmandu
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Kathmandu
The best time to visit Kathmandu is generally November to February, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 65°F (18°C).
Pack for Kathmandu with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 69°F (20°C).
Kathmandu temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.