What’s the climate like in Nepal?
The current climate of Nepal features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nepal in recent years was 39°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in February 2022.
On average, Nepal gets 1596 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Nepal is based on weather data from Kathmandu. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Nepal for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Nepal?
The best time to visit Nepal for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nepal. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nepal
The climate table of Nepal shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 42 | 42 | 65 | 184 | 282 | 424 | 273 | 193 | 57 | 12 | 10 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1596 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 10 mm in December, 12 mm in January and November
- Wettest months: 424 mm in July, 282 mm in June and 273 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Nepal
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nepal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nepal
This graph shows how much precipitation Nepal gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Nepal
This graph shows how much snow Nepal gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nepal
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nepal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nepal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nepal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nepal
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nepal over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Nepal
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Nepal over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nepal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nepal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
