Bhaktapur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Bhaktapur changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in June to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Bhaktapur Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bhaktapur.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, September, October, November and December and highest during March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain clear and no rainForecast for Bhaktapur
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
