Bhaktapur weather in January (Nepal)

What is the weather forecast for Bhaktapur in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Bhaktapur tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C. Enjoy a month of mild temperatures, still offering warmth and comfort throughout.

Precipitation

Bhaktapur in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bhaktapur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Nepal in January

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

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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