Kathmandu weather in January (Nepal)

How does the weather in Kathmandu usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Kathmandu generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C. This month typically has the coolest temperatures of the year, yet they remain enjoyable and warm.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 221 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kathmandu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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