Weather in August in Nepal
Considering a trip to Nepal this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nepal in August?
In August, Nepal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and heavy precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Nāmche Bāzār at 10°C to very warm in Rummindei at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Rummindei and 4°C in Nāmche Bāzār.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Muktināth with an average of 231 mm to heavy rainfall in Pokhara with 910 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kathmandu usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Nepal for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nepal climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Nepal?
Kathmandu
In August Kathmandu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pokhara
In August Pokhara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sauraha
In August Sauraha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bhaktapur
In August Bhaktapur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lalitpur
In August Lalitpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Nepal?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Nepal due to the typically poor weather in Kathmandu.
On average, the best time to visit Nepal is in March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kathmandu. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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