Katmandu weather in December (Nepal)

Is Katmandu a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Katmandu is generally perfect, featuring moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Katmandu in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. On average, there are about a single day with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Katmandu climate page with graphs.

 

Katmandu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nepal in December

Find out more about the weather in Nepal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Katmandu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Katmandu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nepal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nepal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.