Nepal, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in February ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Muktināth to 28°C (82°F) in Janakpur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Janakpur and -18°C (0°F) in Muktināth. During February, winter is in full swing.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Kathmandu. That makes February a pleasant month for Nepal.
After dark, Kathmandu cools to about 7°C (45°F) on an average February night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Janakpur clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 28°C (82°F), and evenings that remain near 14°C (57°F).
In our database, Muktināth is the chilliest city in February in Nepal. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -6°C (21°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -18°C (0°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Kathmandu. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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