Capital city in Bagmati Province, Nepal

Kathmandu weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources

Mar–Apr, Oct–NovBest time to visit

When to go to Kathmandu

Oct–Nov has the clearest skies and festivals; Mar–Apr is warm with blooms. Jun–Sep is monsoon; Dec–Feb is cold, with heavy smog.

Kathmandu weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

Jan16°10 mm
Feb19°17 mm
Mar24°21 mm
Apr28°37 mm
May30°89 mm
Jun29°170 mm
Jul26°280 mm
Aug26°238 mm
Sep24°169 mm
Oct23°45 mm
Nov20°3 mm
Dec17°5 mm

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months

Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Conditions
January	16°C61°F	6°C42°F	10 mm	46%	Cool
February	19°C67°F	8°C46°F	17 mm	43%	Pleasant
March	24°C76°F	12°C53°F	21 mm	37%	Pleasant
April	28°C83°F	16°C61°F	37 mm	37%	Pleasant
May	30°C85°F	18°C65°F	89 mm	49%	Pleasant
June	29°C84°F	20°C68°F	170 mm	66%	Rainy
July	26°C79°F	20°C68°F	280 mm	85%	Rainy
August	26°C78°F	20°C67°F	238 mm	87%	Rainy
September	24°C76°F	18°C65°F	169 mm	86%	Rainy
October	23°C73°F	15°C59°F	45 mm	74%	Pleasant
November	20°C67°F	11°C52°F	3 mm	62%	Pleasant
December	17°C63°F	7°C45°F	5 mm	52%	Cool

Best months across Nepal

Place	Best months	Warmest month
Kathmandu	Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov	May (30°C)
Pokhara	Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov	May (32°C)
Chitwan	Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov	May (39°C)
Namche Bazaar	Mar–May, Oct–Nov	Jul (19°C)
Bhaktapur	Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov	May (29°C)
Lumbini	Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov	May (41°C)
Patan	Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov	May (29°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Kathmandu?

Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Oct–Nov has the clearest skies and festivals; Mar–Apr is warm with blooms. Jun–Sep is monsoon; Dec–Feb is cold, with heavy smog.

When is the rainy season in Kathmandu?

Rain peaks in July with about 280 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.

What is the hottest month in Kathmandu?

May, with average highs of 30°C (85°F).

How cold does Kathmandu get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 6°C (42°F).

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Sources

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. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.