Kathmandu weather in September (Nepal)

Is September a good time to explore Kathmandu weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In September, Kathmandu usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 19°C.

Precipitation

Kathmandu in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 336 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 133 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month 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 September

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 336 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Nepal in September

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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.