Kathmandu weather in August (Nepal)

How is August weather typically in Kathmandu? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Kathmandu generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 616 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kathmandu. 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 August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 616 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Nepal in August

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

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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.

Interested in more climate information?

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