City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Bhaktapur weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Bhaktapur
Oct–Nov has clear skies and festivals; Mar–Apr is warm. Jun–Sep monsoon rain; winter is cold and smoggy. Bisket Jatra in April draws large crowds.
Bhaktapur weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°10 mm
- Feb19°17 mm
- Mar24°21 mm
- Apr28°37 mm
- May29°89 mm
- Jun29°170 mm
- Jul26°280 mm
- Aug25°238 mm
- Sep24°169 mm
- Oct22°45 mm
- Nov19°3 mm
- Dec17°5 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C61°F | 5°C41°F | 10 mm | 46% | Cool |
| February | 19°C66°F | 8°C46°F | 17 mm | 43% | Pleasant |
| March | 24°C75°F | 11°C53°F | 21 mm | 37% | Pleasant |
| April | 28°C83°F | 16°C60°F | 37 mm | 37% | Pleasant |
| May | 29°C85°F | 18°C65°F | 89 mm | 49% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C83°F | 20°C68°F | 170 mm | 66% | Rainy |
| July | 26°C79°F | 20°C67°F | 280 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| August | 25°C77°F | 19°C67°F | 238 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| September | 24°C75°F | 18°C65°F | 169 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C72°F | 15°C58°F | 45 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C67°F | 11°C51°F | 3 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| December | 17°C62°F | 7°C45°F | 5 mm | 52% | Cool |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Bhaktapur?
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Oct–Nov has clear skies and festivals; Mar–Apr is warm. Jun–Sep monsoon rain; winter is cold and smoggy. Bisket Jatra in April draws large crowds.
When is the rainy season in Bhaktapur?
Rain peaks in July with about 280 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Bhaktapur?
May, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Bhaktapur get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (41°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Bhaktapur Municipality
- Tribhuvan International Airport
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.