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Patan weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Mar–Apr, Oct–NovBest time to visit

When to go to Patan

Oct–Nov has the clearest skies and Dashain and Tihar festivals; Mar–Apr is warm with flowers but hazy. Jun–Sep monsoon; Dec–Feb smog and cold.

Patan weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°10°15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January16°C61°F5°C42°F10 mm46%Cool
February19°C67°F8°C46°F17 mm43%Pleasant
March24°C75°F12°C53°F21 mm37%Pleasant
April28°C83°F16°C60°F37 mm37%Pleasant
May29°C85°F18°C65°F89 mm49%Pleasant
June29°C84°F20°C68°F170 mm66%Rainy
July26°C79°F20°C68°F280 mm85%Rainy
August25°C78°F19°C67°F238 mm87%Rainy
September24°C75°F18°C65°F169 mm86%Rainy
October22°C72°F15°C59°F45 mm74%Pleasant
November19°C67°F11°C51°F3 mm62%Pleasant
December17°C62°F7°C45°F5 mm52%Cool

Best months across Nepal

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
KathmanduMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (30°C)
PokharaMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (32°C)
ChitwanFeb–Mar, Oct–NovMay (39°C)
Namche BazaarMar–May, Oct–NovJul (19°C)
BhaktapurMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (29°C)
LumbiniFeb–Mar, Oct–NovMay (41°C)
PatanMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (29°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Patan?

Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Oct–Nov has the clearest skies and Dashain and Tihar festivals; Mar–Apr is warm with flowers but hazy. Jun–Sep monsoon; Dec–Feb smog and cold.

When is the rainy season in Patan?

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

What is the hottest month in Patan?

May, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).

How cold does Patan get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°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 Spotted something out of date?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.