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Nepal Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nepal in April.

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Planning a getaway to Nepal this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Nepal in April

Nepal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Muktināth at 1°C (34°F) to very hot in Lumbini at 39°C (102°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Lumbini and -11°C (12°F) in Muktināth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nepal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lumbini with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in Pokhara with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kathmandu sees close to 232 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Nepal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nepal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kathmandu)

January16°C (61°F) February19°C (66°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nepal in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nepal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nepal

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Nepal?

Temperature range in Nepal (April)

Precipitation variation in Nepal (April)

Kathmandu

In April Kathmandu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
232 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Kathmandu →

Pokhara

In April Pokhara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
219 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
356 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Pokhara →

Sauraha

In April Sauraha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sauraha →

Bhaktapur

In April Bhaktapur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
232 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Bhaktapur →

Lalitpur

In April Lalitpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
232 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Lalitpur →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nepal in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kathmandu 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Pokhara 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Sauraha 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Rummindei 37°C (99°F) 21°C (70°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Bandipur 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Lukla 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Nepal weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nepal in April?

Expect perfect weather across Nepal in April. The popular destination of Kathmandu averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Nepal in April?

Average temperatures in Nepal during April range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Kathmandu.

Does Nepal get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Nepal. Kathmandu averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Nepal?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Nepal with overall perfect weather in Kathmandu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kathmandu. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Nepal.

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