Nepal weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Nepal this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nepal in December?
In December, Nepal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December falls during the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Muktināth at -2°C and warm in Rummindei at 25°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Rummindei and -15°C in Muktināth.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rummindei with an average of 9.9 mm to moderate rainfall in Pokhara with 99 mm. In Kathmandu, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. The city Kathmandu usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Nepal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nepal's yearly weather, check out our Nepal climate page.
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Average weather in Kathmandu
In December Kathmandu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pokhara
In December Pokhara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sauraha
In December Sauraha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bhaktapur
In December Bhaktapur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lalitpur
In December Lalitpur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Nepal?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Nepal. Typically, the climate in Kathmandu is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kathmandu. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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