Weather by month for central Nepal, the best months to go and how Nepal's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 17°C to 22°C · 1–6 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 24°C to 27°C · 9–30 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 17°C / 5°C | 5 days (34 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 8.3/10 |
| Best month: February | 19°C / 7°C | 6 days (36 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 8.8/10 |
| March | 24°C / 11°C | 9 days (57 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| April | 27°C / 14°C | 12 days (79 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| May | 27°C / 17°C | 21 days (246 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| June | 27°C / 19°C | 25 days (451 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| July | 26°C / 20°C | 30 days (715 mm) | 7.1 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| August | 27°C / 20°C | 29 days (490 mm) | 7.6 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| September | 26°C / 19°C | 24 days (354 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 24°C / 16°C | 10 days (86 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: November | 22°C / 11°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 9.8/10 |
| Best month: December | 18°C / 7°C | 1 day (9 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 9.7/10 |
Figures for central Nepal; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
17°C / 5°C · 5 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Days reach a high of 17°C with lows near 5°C, and rain falls on just under 5 days with 34mm total. Skies stay fairly clear with 9 hours of sun a day. This is one of the best months to visit, scoring 8.3, thanks to dry, stable weather, though mornings and evenings are cold.
19°C / 7°C · 6 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Highs climb to 19°C and lows sit around 7°C, with about 6 rain days and 36mm of rain. Sun hours rise to nearly 10 a day. February scores 8.8, among the best months, with warming days and still-low rainfall making it comfortable for travel.
24°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Temperatures reach 24°C by day, 11°C at night, with rain days rising to 9 and 57mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 10.3. March still scores 8.1, a best-rated month, though showers become a bit more frequent than earlier in the year.
27°C / 14°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs hit 27°C with lows near 14°C. Rain days jump to 12, bringing 79mm of rain, as the dry season starts loosening its grip. April scores 7.3, a good month, with warm, sunny days but more chance of afternoon showers.
27°C / 17°C · 21 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Highs stay at 27°C while lows rise to 16.5°C. Rain becomes much more common, with almost 21 rain days and 246mm total, as pre-monsoon weather builds. May scores 6.7, a good month, but humidity and rainfall are noticeably higher than spring.
27°C / 19°C · 25 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Highs of 27°C come with lows near 19°C, but rain days jump to over 25 and rainfall reaches 451mm. Sun hours drop to 9.7 as the monsoon sets in. June scores 6.5, the lowest of the year, with frequent, heavy rain shaping most days.
26°C / 20°C · 30 rain days · 7.1 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 715mm of rain falling on nearly 30 days. Highs reach 26°C and lows 20°C, but sun hours fall to just 7.1. July scores 6.6, a good month for those who don't mind near-daily rain and cloud cover, including travellers chasing the lush green monsoon landscape.
27°C / 20°C · 29 rain days · 7.6 h sun
Rain is still heavy, with 490mm over almost 29 days, and sun hours stay low at 7.6. Highs sit at 26.5°C with lows around 20°C. August scores 6.7, similar to July, as monsoon conditions continue with humid, overcast weather.
26°C / 19°C · 24 rain days · 8.6 h sun
Rain eases slightly to 354mm over about 24 days, and sun hours pick up to 8.6. Highs are 26°C and lows 19°C. September scores 7, a good month, as the monsoon starts winding down and conditions gradually improve.
24°C / 16°C · 10 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Highs drop to 24°C with lows near 15.5°C, and rain falls on just over 10 days, totaling 86mm. Sun hours rise to 10. October scores 7.9, a best-rated month, as skies clear and the post-monsoon season brings reliable weather.
22°C / 11°C · 1 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Highs of 21.5°C and lows of 11°C come with almost no rain, just 1.2 days and 4mm total. Sun hours hold at 9.7. November is the top-scoring month at 9.8, offering dry, clear, mild conditions ideal for trekking and sightseeing.
18°C / 7°C · 1 rain days · 9.1 h sun
Highs reach 18°C with lows near 7°C, and rain is rare, with just 1 day and 9mm total. Sun hours stay strong at 9.1. December scores 9.7, among the best months, with cold nights but dry, sunny days throughout.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November, December, January and February work well for city visits. Rain is rare, with just 1 to 6 rain days a month, and highs run from 16.6°C to 21.5°C, comfortable for walking around towns and temple areas.
Hiking & nature
The same months, November through February, suit hiking best. November has only 1.2 rain days and 9.7 sun hours, while December and January stay dry too, giving clear mountain views even though lows drop to 5.3–10.7°C.
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FAQ
Yes, November is one of the best months, with a score of 9.8 out of 10. Rain almost stops, with just 1.2 rain days and 4 mm of rain. Daytime highs reach 21.5°C and lows drop to 10.7°C, with 9.7 hours of sun a day, making for clear, dry conditions.
August is rated good, scoring 6.7 out of 10, not among the top months. It sits in the wet season, with 28.9 rain days and 490 mm of rain. Sun hours drop to 7.6 a day, lower than the dry months. Highs stay warm at 26.5°C, so it's humid and cloudy rather than cold.
July is rated good but it's the wettest month, scoring 6.6 out of 10. Expect 29.7 rain days and 715 mm of rain, the heaviest rainfall of the year. Sun hours fall to just 7.1 a day. Temperatures stay mild to warm, with highs of 26.3°C and lows of 20.4°C.
Yes, December is one of the best months, scoring 9.7 out of 10. Rain is minimal, just 1 rain day and 9 mm for the whole month. Sun hours sit at 9.1 a day. Highs reach 17.9°C and lows fall to 6.9°C, so days are mild but nights turn cold.
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