Kathmandu weather in December (Nepal)

What is the weather forecast for Kathmandu in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During December, Kathmandu is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 251 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Kathmandu. 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 Kathmandu climate page with graphs.

 

Kathmandu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Katmandu, Nepal (4 KM, 2 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

Temperatures

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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 Kathmandu, 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 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.