Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kathmandu Climate
Kathmandu is a city in Nepal (3) with a population of about 1,442,271. Its average annual temperature is 18.2°C (65°F), with roughly 1674 mm of rain per year.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
1674
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kathmandu Climate
Kathmandu has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F) and receives about 1674 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
1674
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 15 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 18 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 33 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 60 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 122 mm |
| June | 24° / 74° | 298 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 420 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 381 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 242 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 66 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 7 mm |
| December | 11° / 52° | 12 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kathmandu
The most comfortable months to visit Kathmandu are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kathmandu are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kathmandu, Nepal has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and about 1674 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Kathmandu average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.