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Nepal weather by month
Check out Nepal weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  18 |
19 |
 24 |
 27 |
 29 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
 22 |
19 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
 6 |
 11 |
 16 |
 14 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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Nepal by month
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The climate guide for Nepal (Kathmandu) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Nepal climate overview
This tiny country, which nestles in the Himalayas, has Everest, the world's highest mountain, within its borders. It also has a region of lowland, so weather conditions vary according to which part of Nepal you visit. In the high mountains, there is snow and ice throughout the year but a tropical climate prevails in the foothills.
The monsoon rains arrive in June and last until September, bringing with them a period of muggy, cloudy weather. From October to April, the weather is sunny and warm, although lowland nights are cold and temperatures can fall to freezing in the depths of winter.
What to pack for Nepal
Take light clothing and rainwear in the summer months, light to warm attire for spring and autumn in the foothills and heavier clothes if you are going up into the mountains or visiting in mid-winter.
Nepal temperature by month
Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in Nepal. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatpur | 21 |
24 |
29 |
 33 |
34 |
33 |
32 |
32 |
31 |
30 |
27 |
22 |
| Jomsom |  3 |
 4 |
7 |
 11 |
 14 |
 17 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
5 |
| Kathmandu | 18 |
19 |
24 |
27 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
22 |
19 |
| Lukla | 3 |
4 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
6 |
| Namche Bazaar | 3 |
4 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
6 |
| Pokhara | 17 |
19 |
25 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
27 |
25 |
22 |
18 |
All Nepal destinations
- Bandipur
- Bardia National Park
- Bharatpur
- Dhulikhel
- Janakpur
- Jomsom
- Kathmandu
- Lukla
- Lumbini
- Namche Bazaar
- Phoksundo Lake
- Pokhara
- Tansen
Nepal weather averages by month
Temperature in Nepal (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max temperature (daytime) | 18 |
19 |
24 |
27 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
22 |
19 |
| Min temperature (night-time) | 1 |
3 |
7 |
11 |
15 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
18 |
13 |
7 |
2 |
| Heat & Humidity |  0 |
0 |
0 |
 L |
 M |
M |
M |
M |
L |
L |
0 |
0 |
Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme
Sunshine & UV index in Nepal
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily hours of sunshine | ||||||||||||
| Daily hours of daylight |  11 |
11 |
 12 |
 13 |
 14 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
11 |
 10 |
| UV Index (Maximum) |  5 |
 7 |
 9 |
 11 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
 11 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
Rainfall in Nepal
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of days with some rain | 2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
11 |
16 |
14 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) |  16 |
 24 |
39 |
 75 |
 158 |
 341 |
547 |
474 |
323 |
78 |
10 |
18 |
Tropical storm risk: Nepal cyclone season
% of month affected by tropical storms
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Compare Nepal weather with the UK
The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Nepal (Kathmandu) and the UK (London).
Maximum daytime temperature (°C)
Nepal (Kathmandu)
UK (London)
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
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