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Nepal Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nepal in September.

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Are you planning a trip a to Nepal in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Nepal in September

In September, Nepal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Nāmche Bāzār at 9°C (48°F) to very hot in Lumbini at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Lumbini and 2°C (36°F) in Nāmche Bāzār.

To explore the conditions in Nepal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Muktināth with an average of 131 mm (5.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Pokhara with 630 mm (25 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Kathmandu receives about 133 hours of sunlight in September, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Nepal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nepal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kathmandu)

January16°C (61°F) February19°C (66°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nepal in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nepal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nepal

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Nepal?

Temperature range in Nepal (September)

Precipitation variation in Nepal (September)

Kathmandu

In September Kathmandu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
133 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
616 mm (24 in)
336 mm (13 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Kathmandu →

Pokhara

In September Pokhara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
132 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
830 mm (33 in)
630 mm (25 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Pokhara →

Sauraha

In September Sauraha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
459 mm (18 in)
265 mm (10 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Sauraha →

Bhaktapur

In September Bhaktapur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
133 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
594 mm (23 in)
324 mm (13 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Bhaktapur →

Lalitpur

In September Lalitpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
133 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
610 mm (24 in)
331 mm (13 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Lalitpur →

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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nepal in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kathmandu 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 336 mm (13 in)
Pokhara 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 630 mm (25 in)
Sauraha 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Rummindei 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Bandipur 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Lukla 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 278 mm (11 in)

Nepal weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nepal in September?

Nepal typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kathmandu average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Nepal in September?

In Kathmandu, the average daytime high in September is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Nepal get a lot of rain in September?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kathmandu records an average of 336 mm (13 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Nepal.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Nepal?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Nepal with often poor weather in Kathmandu.

On average, the best time to visit Nepal is in March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kathmandu. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nepal.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Nepal? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Nepal.

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