Nepal weather in March
Considering a trip to Nepal this March 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 March?
Nepal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Muktināth at -3°C to very warm in Rummindei at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Rummindei and -15°C in Muktināth.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rummindei with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Pokhara with 148 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 260 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 specific regional insights in Nepal for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nepal climate page.
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Average weather in Kathmandu
In March Kathmandu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pokhara
In March Pokhara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sauraha
In March Sauraha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bhaktapur
In March Bhaktapur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lalitpur
In March Lalitpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Nepal?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Nepal with overall perfect weather in Kathmandu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kathmandu. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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