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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Nepal for your holiday.
Climate Overview
2 °C to 28 °C
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Geographical location
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Nepal is a landlocked South Asian state bordering the People’s Republic of China to the north and India to the east, south and west.
The country covers a total area of 91000 square miles and is home to some 26.5 million inhabitants. The capital and largest city of Nepal is Kathmandu in the valley of the same name.
Much of the Himalayas lie in the north and east of the country, including the highest mountain in the world (Mount Everest at 8848 m) in the Himalayas. In addition, seven other mountains belong to the 10 highest mountains in the world.
The lowest point of the former kingdom lies in the south of the country at about 70 meters near Kencha Kalan, altogether over 40% of the country are above 3000 meters of altitude.
Kathmandu is about 4000 miles as the crow flies from Munich.
Climate in Nepal
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The climate in Nepal differs regionally due to the enormous differences in altitude. In principle, it can be observed that both temperatures and precipitation decrease with increasing altitude. Nepal can be divided into three climate zones. In the lowlands in the south a subtropical climate prevails. The average temperature is 25 °C. Summer is characterized by a hot and humid climate.
Before the monsoon begins, it can often become oppressively humid. In the months of April and May the temperature can reach 40 °C. In winter, temperatures range from 10 °C at night to 17 °C during the day. The climate is comparatively mild and dry in winter.
The climate in the Vorhimalaya above 1500 meters can be described as a temperate climate. It is characterized by warm summers with average temperatures of 24 °C in July and quite cool winters with 10 °C in January. In the high mountains over 4000 m in the north of the country there is an alpine climate. Temperatures here remain almost constantly below freezing, which is why the landscape is also covered with eternal snow and ice.
In the months of June to September, the southwest monsoon dominates almost all of Nepal and accounts for up to 90 percent of the total annual precipitation. In the remaining months it is then predominantly dry. In the lower levels there is between 2000 and 118.11 in of precipitation per year. In the mountains there is only quite little precipitation of about 9.84 in per year, which usually fall as snow.
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Best Time to Visit Nepal: Overview
JanuaryJan TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kathmandu | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kathmandu | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kathmandu | MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 28 °C | JuneJun Up to 8.94 in of rainof rain |
JulyJul Up to 15.08 in of rainof rain | AugustAug Up to 11.61 in of rainof rain | SeptemberSep Up to 7.72 in of rainof rain | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kathmandu | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kathmandu | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C |
When to travel to Nepal?
Basically, the dry season in Nepal from mid-October to early May is particularly suitable for travelling. However, as it can get very cold in the winter months of December and January, especially in the higher altitudes, and many simple accommodations have no heating, we have deliberately excluded these two months from our recommendation for the best travel season in Nepal.
Our absolute recommendation is the two months of October and November, even if it can still come to showers in the first half of October. The air is now pleasantly mild, the view is very clear and the landscape is in full bloom after the rainy season. From the beginning of May it becomes unbearably hot in some places, at the latest in June the heavy rains begin again.
The travel season from June to September is therefore not recommended for Nepal, as many trails and trekking routes are now transformed into mud pools and can no longer be passed safely. In addition, the impressive mountain world often stands in a dense cloud cover.
Climate Chart Nepal
Kathmandu
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Nepal
In the following, you will find the climate table for Nepal, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kathmandu (Nepal)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 17° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Night Temperature | 2° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.55 | 0.67 | 1.3 | 1.89 | 3.82 | 8.94 | 15.08 | 11.61 | 7.72 | 3.46 | 0.24 | 0.47 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kathmandu is 18.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (24.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (10 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 55.75 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June, July, August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 43.35 in
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, March is the sunniest month with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
Nepal has a great mixture of moving culture and unique nature. A visit to the capital Kathmandu with its seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites is a must. In the Kathmandu valley you can visit numerous stupas and temples. The fascinating mountain world can be explored on a trekking tour in the Annapurna area, Langtang area or the Everest Reguib.
In Chitwan National Park you can explore the Nepalese jungle from the back of an elephant. With a bit of luck you will see wild rhinos, elephants or even a tiger. Guided tours of Nepal often include highlights such as a mountain bike tour in Pokhara or visits to the royal cities of Patan and Bhaktapur.
Popular Activities
From Kathmandu: 1 hour Panoramic Everest Flight
Tours
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Embark on a mountain flight in Nepal for a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on earth. The plane departs from Kathmandu and flies alongside the Himalayas to give you eye-level views of snow-capped peaks before brining you back in just one hour.
Kathmandu Valley Private 6-Hour Tour
Tours
from 98 $ »
Take a 6-hour day tour of Kathmandu and its surrounding valley, bounded by green mountain walls and mighty snowcapped peaks. Your tour will take you via private car to the essential sites around the city, immersing you in the area’s history and culture.
Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Tours
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Take an helicopter excursion to the Everest Base Camp and and enjoy views of the Himalayan peaks on this tour from Kathmandu. Make several stops an have breakfast in amid the towering peaks.
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Kathmandu: KTM/TIA Airport Arrival or Departure Transfer | Kathmandu: 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek | Everest Base Camp: 3 Hour Helicopter Sightseeing Tour | Kathmandu Walking Tour | Kathmandu: Private Full-Day Tour | From Kathmandu: Half-Day Guided Tour of Bhaktapur | Nagarkot Sunrise With Trip To Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Kathmandu (Station Thapathali)
few clouds, 17.7 °CClouds: 20 % Wind: 7 mph NNW
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 47 %
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 47 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:40 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| 7 °C to 19 °C | 7 °C to 21 °C | 7 °C to 20 °C | 8 °C to 22 °C | 9 °C to 23 °C | 9 °C to 22 °C |
| Clouds: 19 % | Clouds: 9 % | Clouds: 11 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
May: 28 °C
Day Temperature in Kathmandu
May: 28 °CDay Temperature in Kathmandu
Coldest Month
December: 2 °C
Night Temperature in Kathmandu
December: 2 °CNight Temperature in Kathmandu
Rainiest Month
July: 15.08 in
Rain in Kathmandu
July: 15.08 inRain in Kathmandu
Driest Month
November: 0.24 in
Rain in Kathmandu
November: 0.24 inRain in Kathmandu
Sunniest Month
March: 7.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Kathmandu
March: 7.9 hours/daySunshine in Kathmandu
Activities and Attractions
Pokhara: 30-Minute Tandem Paraglide
Tours
from 99 $ »
Kathmandu: Full-Day Mountain Biking Tour
Tours
from 80 $ »
Kathmandu: Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
Tours
from 60 $ »
Distances to Nepal
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 4560 mi | 7530 mi | 7900 mi |
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Nepal: Experiences of our Visitors
Wonderful warm weather in Kathmandu and Pokhara. At altitudes of up to 3500 metres very pleasant during the day, but fleece jacket is also necessary, but still warm in the sun. Rain is absolutely no problem. For me as a Nepal”regular” the perfect travel time!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
During the two-week trekking tour in the Everest region, the sun shone almost every day. During the day the temperature was mostly over 0°C, even over 5000m altitude it was still quite warm in the sun. At night it was very cold at this altitude of course despite good weather with approx. 15°C below zero.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather in kathmandu in the 3rd week was good. Fresh in the morning (light sweater), warm during the day, a little cold again after sunset (fleece jacket), ideal time for sightseeing
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Kathmandu sunny 26°,
Annapurnaregieon super view, up to 3500m still pleasantly warm, in higher altitudes at night down to -15°, pleasant in the sun during the day.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Sunny and warm, partly slightly cloudy. The nights over 3000 meters cool, partly light frost.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good