Kathmandu, Nepal — Climate
Kathmandu Weather
The Kathmandu Valley has a mild climate most of the year, situated at an altitude of 4,297ft (1,310m). Summer temperatures range from 67-81°F (19-27°C), and in winter temperatures are between 36 and 68°F (2-20°C). During the rainy monsoon season between June and August, there is an average rainfall of between 7.8-14.7 inches (200-375mm) in Kathmandu. May and June can be very hot and humid until the monsoon rains bring relief. In spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) the temperatures are pleasant with occasional short bursts of rain, while November to February are dry, but can be very cold, especially at night.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Kathmandu
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 8.8 | 14.7 | 14.1 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 25 | 25 | 75 | 50 | 100 | 225 | 375 | 360 | 175 | 50 | 10 | 10 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 2 °C | 4 °C | 7 °C | 12 °C | 16 °C | 19 °C | 20 °C | 20 °C | 19 °C | 13 °C | 7 °C | 3 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 18 °C | 19 °C | 25 °C | 28 °C | 30 °C | 29 °C | 29 °C | 28 °C | 28 °C | 27 °C | 23 °C | 19 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 36 °F | 39 °F | 45 °F | 54 °F | 61 °F | 66 °F | 68 °F | 68 °F | 66 °F | 55 °F | 45 °F | 37 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 64 °F | 66 °F | 77 °F | 82 °F | 86 °F | 84 °F | 84 °F | 82 °F | 82 °F | 81 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F |
| Good Weather | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
