Kathmandu weather in March (Nepal)

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

Temperatures

During March, Kathmandu experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 260 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Nepal in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

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.