Bhaktapur weather in January (Nepal)

Planning a trip to Bhaktapur in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bhaktapur typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Bhaktapur in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Bhaktapur in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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