Weather in December in Nepal
Considering a trip to Nepal this December 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 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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nepal, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Kathmandu usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 251 hours of sunshine in Kathmandu. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Nepal's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nepal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nepal?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nepal.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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