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Thu, Jan 15 202617.98ºC | 6.49ºC
64.57% HumidityClear from morning to night
Fri, Jan 16 202618.55ºC | 6.42ºC
55.0% HumidityClear from morning to night
Sat, Jan 17 202620.64ºC | 7.62ºC
52.88% HumidityClear from morning to night
Sun, Jan 18 202621.08ºC | 8.33ºC
53.25% HumidityClear from morning to night
Mon, Jan 19 202621.24ºC | 8.38ºC
42.5% HumidityClear from morning to night
Tue, Jan 20 20268.45ºC | 8.45ºC
46.0% HumidityClear from morning to night

Best Time To Visit Kathmandu

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

The best time to visit Kathmandu is during the autumn season from September to November when the temperature ranges from 9°C to 20°C.

During this time, the weather in Kathmandu is cosy and romantic. Go on a long vacation or a short trip; you’re bound to enjoy yourself immensely. Autumn is the ideal time to visit Kathmandu for outdoor activities, like trekking and sightseeing. An additional bonus is a view of crystal clear, vivid blue skies, making it so easy to spot all mountain peaks from different viewpoints. Kathmandu also receives a great number of tourists during early summer, the shoulder season, as the weather in these months is dry and cool. No time is a bad time to visit Kathmandu. Even though the monsoons see heavy and occasionally turbulent rainfall, they bring a unique charm and beauty to the region. The festival season in Kathmandu is super lively. Dussehra or Dashain is celebrated with a vibrant spirit. This is followed by Diwali or Tihar, another week-long festival celebrated by Hindus, making it one of the best time to go to Kathmandu.

Climate in Kathmandu

Summer Season in Kathmandu

March to May is the second-best time to visit Kathmandu. As the sun gets very bright while dazzling up the altitude, the weather in Kathmandu in May can be considered warm and temperate. Offering an opportunity to cherish the majestic views of the mountains. It is also the time when flowers start blooming, adding beauty to the environs of Kathmandu. Spring to early summer is a good time to visit Kathmandu. The air is fresh and fragrant, and there are fresh fruits in plenty that you can enjoy.

Monsoon Season in Kathmandu

The monsoon season is there from July to August bringing a considerable amount of rainfall all over the valley. During this time, rainfall in Kathmandu averages at 1407 mm for the city and for the entire valley as well; while humidity stands at 75% on average. The weather can feel cooler because of the clouded sky and the downpour, but it is actually quite balmy and humid weather during this time of the year.

Winter Season in Kathmandu

Early winter is the best time to visit Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather falls right between summer and winter, and the rains & humidity are also gone. Depending on their preference, one can either visit during the days between September to mid-October and make the best of autumn here or wait till late November for the weather to get really cold. The weather in Kathmandu in December starts getting cold, and the cool breezes keep flowing till the month of February. So, for people who want to cherish the chilly weather, this can be a great time to visit the place. And, with occasional snowfall, people can savour picturesque views and indulge in adventure sports to feel some adrenaline pumping.

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