Bhaktapur weather in December (Nepal)

Is Bhaktapur a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During December, Bhaktapur is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Bhaktapur in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 251 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Bhaktapur. March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bhaktapur climate page with graphs.

 

Bhaktapur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Katmandu, Nepal (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Nepal in December

Find out more about the weather in Nepal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bhaktapur, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bhaktapur.

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