Weather For Kathmandu: The Ultimate Guide

A cloudy day in Kathmandu

Here is the quick guide about the weather condition for Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, which is one of the popular holiday destinations of the world. Find more about Kathmandu.

The hottest month in Kathmandu is June with an average temperature of around 22°C (73°F). January is the coldest month having 9.3°C (49°F) temperature. If you are looking to have sunshine holidays in Kathmandu, then the month of April has the highest amount of daily sunshine. July with the average 325mm of rainfall is the wettest month of the year.

From the historical weather reports of Kathmandu, and according to tourism score, early April to early June is the best time to visit Kathmandu for warmer weather activities and from late September to late October, the city has mild weather condition and has excellent days to see the Himalayas and carrying on trekking activity.

Check out the current weather report of Kathmandu.

The graph representing the average high low temperature of Kathmandu.

The graph representing the average high low temperature of Kathmandu.

Kathmandu when the rain comes. 

The graph representing the average rainfall in Kathmandu.

The graph below shows the Average Daily sunshine hours in Kathmandu.

The graph above shows the Average Daily sunshine hours in Kathmandu.

Thus, starting from early June, the monsoon or the rainy season ends early September and you can see clear skies with fresh air and spectacular views during October and November which are often considered the as best month to visit Nepal for trekking and hiking purpose. From late October to late March, Kathmandu experience the colder winter and summer starts from March and ends in early September. Majority Part of the summer season is associated with rainy days in Kathmandu. (Images from holiday weather)