Kathmandu weather in April (Nepal)

Will it be warm or cold in Kathmandu this April? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Kathmandu is usually perfect in April, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 26°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 232 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 Kathmandu climate page with graphs.

 

Kathmandu, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 53% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Katmandu, Nepal (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Nepal in April

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nepal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nepal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.