Katmandu weather in January (Nepal)

Curious about the January weather in Katmandu? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Katmandu generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Katmandu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 221 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Katmandu, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 44 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nepal in January

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

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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 Katmandu in January?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.