Bhaktapur Climate by Month
Temperatures in Bhaktapur experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Bhaktapur changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in June to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Bhaktapur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2696 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Bhaktapur shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 730 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bhaktapur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bhaktapur.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Bhaktapur ranges from 0°C in January to 2°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Bhaktapur in Nepal
During the months of March, April, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Bhaktapur occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
June has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 730 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.
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