Dhulikhel Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Dhulikhel changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Dhulikhel is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2619 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 710 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 21 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Dhulikhel 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Dhulikhel. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dhulikhel.
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)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Dhulikhel in Nepal
During the months of March, 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 Dhulikhel 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 710 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.
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