gowhereandwhen.comGo in autumn, October to November, for the clearest mountain views and the best trekking, or spring, March to April, for warm days and the rhododendron bloom. The monsoon brings rain and cloud from June to September.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Kathmandu. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around Feb.
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Rainy season.
The year at a glance
Nepal is all about the mountains, and Kathmandu sets the ratings below. Autumn, after the monsoon has washed the air clean, brings the clearest Himalayan views and the firmest trails, which is why October and November are the prime trekking season.
Spring is the second great window, warmer and lit by rhododendron blooms on the hillsides, though the views are a touch hazier. The summer monsoon from June to September brings rain, leeches and cloud-covered peaks, while winter is cold and clear at altitude but tough on the high passes.
Nepal month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Kathmandu.
JanuaryMild and dry.Ideal 94
- Daytime high
- 19°C / 66°F
- Overnight low
- 3°C / 37°F
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
Mild and dry.
FebruaryMild and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 21°C / 70°F
- Overnight low
- 5°C / 41°F
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
Mild and dry.
MarchWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Warm and dry.
AprilWarm with a little rain.Ideal 94
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 12°C / 54°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Warm with a little rain.
MayHot and wet.Great 70
- Daytime high
- 29°C / 84°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
Hot and wet.
JuneHot and very wet, monsoon rains.Good 44
- Daytime high
- 29°C / 84°F
- Overnight low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Rainfall
- 245 mm
Hot and very wet, monsoon rains.
JulyWarm and very wet, monsoon rains.Avoid 26
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 20°C / 68°F
- Rainfall
- 375 mm
Warm and very wet, monsoon rains.
AugustWarm and very wet, monsoon rains.Fair 31
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 20°C / 68°F
- Rainfall
- 345 mm
Warm and very wet, monsoon rains.
SeptemberWarm and wet.Good 51
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Rainfall
- 200 mm
Warm and wet.
OctoberWarm and dry.Ideal 98
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 14°C / 57°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Warm and dry.
NovemberWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 24°C / 75°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
Warm and dry.
DecemberMild and dry.Ideal 100
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 4°C / 39°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Mild and dry.
Where you go changes when you go
The Everest and Annapurna trails
October to November and March to April are the trekking peaks, with clear views and open teahouses. Winter closes the high passes.
Kathmandu and the valley
Mild much of the year, sunniest and clearest in autumn and spring, cold at night in winter.
Chitwan and the lowlands
The Terai jungle is warm and best for wildlife in the cooler, drier months from October to March.
Best time to visit Nepal for
Trekking the high trails
October to November for the clearest, most stable conditions, or March to April for warmer days and blooms.
Himalaya views
Autumn, when the post-monsoon air is at its clearest and the peaks are razor sharp.
Rhododendron season
March and April, when the forests of the middle hills burst into red and pink.
Wildlife in Chitwan
October to March, the cooler dry months, for rhinos and tigers in the lowland jungle.
What is on, and when
Clear views, October
The post-monsoon skies make autumn the sharpest time to see the Himalaya.
Rhododendron bloom, spring
The hill forests light up in March and April along the trekking routes.
Watch out
Rainy season
Jun to Sep.
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