Weather in February in Nepal
Planning a getaway to Nepal this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nepal in February?
The weather in Nepal in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Muktināth at -6°C to warm in Rummindei at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Rummindei and -18°C in Muktināth.For specific regional insights in Nepal, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rummindei with an average of 26 mm to heavy rainfall in Pokhara with 173 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kathmandu enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nepal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Nepal?
Kathmandu
In February Kathmandu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pokhara
In February Pokhara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sauraha
In February Sauraha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bhaktapur
In February Bhaktapur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lalitpur
In February Lalitpur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Nepal?
In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Nepal with overall pleasant weather in Kathmandu. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kathmandu. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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