Bhaktapur Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Bhaktapur’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Nepal.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Seasonal changes in Bhaktapur bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 5°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bhaktapur by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
June, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 455 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days. For more information, please visit our Bhaktapur Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Nepal Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Nepal. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Bhaktapur Temperatures Compared World Wide
Bhaktapur’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Bhaktapur. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Bhaktapur’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Bhaktapur climate page.
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