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
January is cool, with highs of 16.6°C and lows of 5.3°C. Rain falls on only about 4.8 days, and you get around 9 hours of sun a day. With a score of 8.3, it is one of the best months to go. Pack warm layers for the cold mornings and evenings.
19°C / 7°C · 6 rain days · 9.9 h sun
February is a little warmer, with highs of 19.3°C and lows of 7.2°C. Expect rain on about 6.1 days and 9.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 8.8 and is one of the best months. It is a strong choice if you want dry, clear weather before the spring rain builds.
24°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 10.3 h sun
March brings highs of 23.5°C and lows of 10.5°C, with 10.3 hours of sun a day. Rain starts to increase, with about 9.3 rain days and 57 mm in the month. It scores 8.1 and still counts as one of the best months. The weather is mild and mostly dry.
27°C / 14°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
April is warm, with highs of 26.6°C and the most sun of the year at 10.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 12.1 days, with 79 mm in total. It scores 7.3, a good month rather than a best one. Expect more showers than earlier in spring.
27°C / 17°C · 21 rain days · 10.8 h sun
May keeps highs of 26.6°C, but rain jumps from 79 mm in April to 246 mm, over about 20.8 days. It scores 6.7 and rates as good, but the wet season is clearly starting. If dry weather matters to you, pick a month between October and March instead.
27°C / 19°C · 25 rain days · 9.7 h sun
June is a poor time to go if you want dry days. It rains on about 25.4 days, with 451 mm in the month. Highs reach 27.1°C and lows stay at 19.4°C, so it is warm and humid. Its score of 6.5 is the lowest of the year.
26°C / 20°C · 30 rain days · 7.1 h sun
July is the wettest month and a bad time to go for most travellers. Rain falls on about 29.7 days, so almost every day, with 715 mm in total. Sun drops to 7.1 hours a day, the lowest of the year. Highs are 26.3°C. It scores just 6.6.
27°C / 20°C · 29 rain days · 7.6 h sun
August is still very wet, with rain on about 28.9 days and 490 mm in the month. Sun is limited to 7.6 hours a day, and highs are 26.5°C. It scores 6.7, but unless you are happy with rain nearly every day, this is not a good time to go.
26°C / 19°C · 24 rain days · 8.6 h sun
September is still wet, with rain on about 24.3 days and 354 mm in total. Highs are 26°C and you get 8.6 hours of sun a day. It scores 7 and rates as good, but expect frequent rain. Travel late in the year if you can wait for October.
24°C / 16°C · 10 rain days · 10.0 h sun
October is when the weather turns. Rain falls to about 10.4 days and 86 mm, and sun rises to 10 hours a day. Highs are a comfortable 24.4°C, with lows of 15.5°C. With a score of 7.9, it is one of the best months to go.
22°C / 11°C · 1 rain days · 9.7 h sun
November is the best month of the year, with a top score of 9.8. It is almost completely dry: rain falls on about 1.2 days, with just 4 mm in total. Highs are 21.5°C and lows 10.7°C, with 9.7 hours of sun a day.
18°C / 7°C · 1 rain days · 9.1 h sun
December is nearly as good as November, with a score of 9.7. Rain falls on about 1 day and totals 9 mm. Highs are 17.9°C and lows drop to 6.9°C, with 9.1 hours of sun a day. Bring warm clothes for the cool evenings.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November and December are best for city trips. November averages highs of 21.5°C with just 1.2 rain days. December is cooler at 17.9°C. January and February also stay fairly dry, but lows of 5.3–7.2°C mean cold evenings.
Hiking & nature
December and November are the driest months, with about 1 rain day and only 4–9 mm of rain. January and February also work, with 9–9.9 sun hours a day. Avoid July: it averages 29.7 rain days and 715 mm.
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FAQ
November is the best month to visit Nepal, with the highest score of the year at 9.8. It is the driest time. You can expect about 1.2 rain days and only 4 mm of rain. Days reach 21.5°C and nights drop to 10.7°C, with 9.7 hours of sun. December is almost as good, with a score of 9.7.
July is the wettest month, so it is a poor choice if you want dry weather. It has about 29.7 rain days and 715 mm of rain, so expect rain almost every day. Sun drops to 7.1 hours a day, the lowest of the year. Its score of 6.6 is one of the lowest. June, August and September are also very wet.
Yes, October is a good month and scores 7.9. The rain drops sharply after September, from 354 mm to 86 mm. Rain days fall from 24.3 to 10.4. You get about 10 hours of sun, with highs of 24.4°C and lows of 15.5°C. November is drier still, so choose it if you want the least rain.
No, January is one of the best months and scores 8.3. It is the coolest month, though. Highs average 16.6°C and lows 5.3°C, so bring warm layers for the evenings. It is also dry, with about 4.8 rain days, 34 mm of rain and 9 hours of sun. These figures are averages for Nepal, not for high mountain areas.
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