Kathmandu weather in March (Nepal)

Curious about the March weather in Kathmandu? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Kathmandu the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

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, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Katmandu, Nepal (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Nepal in March

Find out more about the weather in Nepal in March and which places have the best weather 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 Kathmandu in March?

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 in March.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.