Kathmandu weather in October (Nepal)

What is the weather forecast for Kathmandu in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Kathmandu in October, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 3 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 251 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Nepal in October

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?

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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.