Best Time to Visit Kathmandu: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Kathmandu: November, December, March.
- Best months for Kathmandu: November, December, March.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is September (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 4°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.1 |
| February | 17°C | 6°C | 50 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 21°C | 9°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 79 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 199 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 25°C | 19°C | 467 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 25°C | 20°C | 777 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 637 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 25°C | 18°C | 331 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 23°C | 14°C | 86 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 20°C | 10°C | 22 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 16°C | 6°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
The best months are November, December, March.
When is the rainy season in Kathmandu?
The wettest months are July, August, September.