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Weather in February in Nepal

Considering a trip to Nepal this February 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 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.

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 close to 250 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Nepal for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nepal climate page.

Where to go in Nepal in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nepal on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Kathmandu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
221 hours 
44 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
7°C 
250 hours 
56 mm 
2 days 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
10°C 
260 hours 
57 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Kathmandu

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.

Pokhara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
15°C 
3°C 
125 mm 
2 days 
17°C 
4°C 
173 mm 
2 days 
March   >> March
>>  
21°C 
7°C 
148 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Pokhara

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.

Sauraha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
22°C 
9°C 
23 mm 
a single day 
26°C 
11°C 
29 mm 
a single day 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
15°C 
20 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Sauraha

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.

Bhaktapur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
17°C 
5°C 
221 hours 
41 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
6°C 
250 hours 
54 mm 
2 days 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
10°C 
260 hours 
58 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bhaktapur

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.

Lalitpur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
17°C 
5°C 
221 hours 
42 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
7°C 
250 hours 
53 mm 
2 days 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
10°C 
260 hours 
55 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Lalitpur

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nepal.

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.

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