Best time to visit Kathmandu
The best months to visit Kathmandu are April, May and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
April, May and March score best for Kathmandu weather:
- March20° / 9°CMarch is warmer and hazier, with festival periods and dust making masks useful.
- April23° / 12°CApril is warm, with pre-monsoon storms and good mornings for Boudha and Patan.
- May24° / 15°CMay turns wet and humid, so keep valley sightseeing tied to morning breaks.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Kathmandu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 5° | 44 | 5 | 10h |
| February | 16° | 6° | 56 | 7 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 20° | 9° | 59 | 8 | 12h |
| AprilBest weather | 23° | 12° | 79 | 10 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 15° | 205 | 16 | 13h |
| June | 24° | 18° | 460 | 19 | 14h |
| July | 23° | 18° | 778 | 22 | 14h |
| August | 23° | 18° | 643 | 22 | 13h |
| September | 23° | 17° | 334 | 20 | 12h |
| October | 21° | 13° | 98 | 12 | 11h |
| November | 18° | 10° | 30 | 6 | 11h |
| December | 15° | 7° | 26 | 4 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Kathmandu month by month
January
Kathmandu in January: 14.2°C high, 4.9°C low, 44mm rain over 5 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Kathmandu in February: 16.3°C high, 6.4°C low, 56mm rain over 7 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Kathmandu in March: 19.7°C high, 9.1°C low, 59mm rain over 8 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AprilBest weather
Kathmandu in April: 23°C high, 12.2°C low, 79mm rain over 10 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Kathmandu in May: 23.5°C high, 14.8°C low, 205mm rain over 16 days, 13.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Kathmandu in June: 23.9°C high, 17.6°C low, 460mm rain over 19 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Kathmandu in July: 23.2°C high, 18.4°C low, 778mm rain over 22 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
August
Kathmandu in August: 23.4°C high, 18.2°C low, 643mm rain over 22 days, 13h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
September
Kathmandu in September: 22.8°C high, 17°C low, 334mm rain over 20 days, 12.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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October
Kathmandu in October: 20.7°C high, 13.4°C low, 98mm rain over 12 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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November
Kathmandu in November: 17.8°C high, 10°C low, 30mm rain over 6 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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December
Kathmandu in December: 15.2°C high, 7°C low, 26mm rain over 4 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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