Katmandu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Although you can visit Katmandu year round the best time to visit would be from October till Mai. The months October and November are high season. Most of the big monsoon rains have disappeared, the sky is clear and the view of the Himalaya's is amazing.
Also the months December and January are great months to visit. The sky is still clear, but it will be pretty cold at night. Spring (March and April) would be the most ideal time to visit. June till September are the months with most rain (rainy season). These months are best to be avoided.
Monthly Temperature in Katmandu
The weather in Katmandu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in June to 5°C (41°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Katmandu
Katmandu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2743 mm (108 in) of rainfall annually. Katmandu can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 744 mm (29 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Katmandu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Katmandu
Katmandu can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Katmandu by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Katmandu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 85%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Katmandu
The mean wind speed varies between () and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, September, October, November and December and highest during March. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Katmandu 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Katmandu
During the months of February, March, April, October and November, Katmandu enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 26°C (78°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in November to 92 mm (3.6 in) in April. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during May, June, July, August and September, bringing heavy precipitation. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
