When to go
The Best Time to Visit Kathmandu
Month-by-month climate data for Kathmandu, Nepal — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Kathmandu— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–November, March–May. Clear Himalayan views in autumn; spring is warmer with rhododendron blooms; June–September is monsoon.
Warmest in Kathmandu: Jun (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Jul (~31 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Kathmandu climate, month by month
January
17° / 5°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
February
18° / 6°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
March
22° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
26° / 14°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
25° / 16°C
~25 rain days
Good
June
27° / 19°C
~27 rain days
Good
July
27° / 20°C
~31 rain days
Good
August
27° / 20°C
~31 rain days
Good
September
26° / 19°C
~29 rain days
Good
October
24° / 15°C
~15 rain days
Good
November
21° / 10°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
December
18° / 6°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
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