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Bharatpur weather & best time to visit

City break

Bharatpur at a glance

Best time
Nov – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 36°
Sunshine a year
2,310 h
Rain a year
1,811 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+5:45
Elevation
206 m

Climate in Bharatpur

Bharatpur has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Bharatpur is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bharatpur

The best time to visit Bharatpur is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 490 mm.

Bharatpur through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bharatpur in spring

Mar – May

40

Fair

  • 32–36 °C by day
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Bharatpur in summer

Jun – Aug

15

Poor

  • 33–34 °C by day
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 84 rainy days in all

Bharatpur in autumn

Sep – Nov

54

Fair

  • 28–32 °C by day
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Bharatpur in winter

Dec – Feb

94

Excellent

  • 23–27 °C by day
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 6 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Dec – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bharatpur for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

55

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – February

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 24°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:0617:39

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:52–06:38 · evening 17:08–17:54
Blue hour
Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 17:54–18:03

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Bharatpur compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°30°
Night-time low22°17°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Bharatpur in October?

In October, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 33 min06:06 – 17:39
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
28 %on averageAll months
Hot days
26 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:45offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %46 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bharatpur

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Bharatpur: score 94 against 55. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Bharatpur
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score5594better
Daytime high31°27°
Night-time low20°12°
Sunshine6.5 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days93better
Rainfall69 mm21 mmbetter
Muggy days250better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bharatpur month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January23° · 7.0 h

In January, Bharatpur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in January
94February27° · 7.2 h

In February, Bharatpur is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in February
65March32° · 8.0 h

In March, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in March
40April36° · 8.3 h

In April, Bharatpur is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in April
15May35° · 7.4 h

In May, Bharatpur is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in May
13June34° · 5.3 h

In June, Bharatpur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 341 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in June
16July33° · 3.4 h

In July, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 490 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in July
17August33° · 3.8 h

In August, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 398 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in August
22September32° · 4.7 h

In September, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 256 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in September
55October31° · 6.5 h

In October, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in October
86November28° · 7.1 h

In November, Bharatpur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in November
94December24° · 7.2 h

In December, Bharatpur is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bharatpur

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 186 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 20°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9323°9°7.0 h214
FebruaryFeb9427°12°7.2 h321
MarchMar6532°16°8.0 h416
AprilApr4036°20°8.3 h845
MayMay1535°23°7.4 h18150
JuneJun1334°25°5.3 h24341
JulyJul1633°25°3.4 h30490
AugustAug1733°25°3.8 h30398
SeptemberSep2232°24°4.7 h25256
OctoberOct5531°20°6.5 h969
NovemberNov8628°15°7.1 h13
DecemberDec9424°10°7.2 h19

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

27.68° N, 84.44° E · 206 m · Asia/Kathmandu

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bharatpur

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,310 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 3.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Bharatpur, 57 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Bharatpur: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,811 mm on 154 days
Wettest month
Jul · 490 mm
Driest month
Nov · 3 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 69 mm

In October, Bharatpur has about 9 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Bharatpur

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 35 min
Olive skin
about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bharatpur

How breezy and how cloudy Bharatpur is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
8 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 10 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 7 km/h
OctoberWind 7 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Bharatpur typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Nov · 20 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 90 %
OctoberCloud cover 28 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Bharatpur: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bharatpur

How often the day gets hot in Bharatpur (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
226 days
Hottest month
Apr · 36 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 26Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Bharatpur has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Bharatpur

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bharatpur in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Bharatpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    48

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    15

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    17

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 30 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    55

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 20 min
Distance
7,300 km
Time zone
UTC+5:45
Jet lag
About 5 days (5 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Nepal

Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Language
Nepali
Sockets
Type C, D, M · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+977

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Bharatpur vs Pokhara

In October Pokhara has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 55). During the day Pokhara is 4 °C cooler than Bharatpur. Pokhara gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Bharatpur vs Pokhara, in October
in OctoberBharatpurPokhara
Holiday weather score5573
Daytime high31°27°
Sunshine7 h6 h
Rainy days912
Best timeNov – FebNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberBharatpur 31°Pokhara 27°
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Nepal in October: the best places

In October, Bharatpur ranks 7 of 10 destinations in this country.

  1. Pokhara27°73
  2. 2Kathmandu28°65
  3. 3Nepalgunj32°62
  4. 4Dharan29°61
  5. 5Kodari21°60
  6. 6Janakpur32°58
  7. 7BharatpurThis page31°55
  8. 8Birgunj32°55
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Frequently asked questions about Bharatpur

When is the best time to visit Bharatpur?

The best time to visit Bharatpur is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Bharatpur?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.

When does it rain most in Bharatpur?

The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 490 mm. The driest month is November with 3 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bharatpur get?

Bharatpur gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Bharatpur in?

Bharatpur is on UTC+5:45 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Bharatpur?

A nonstop flight from London to Bharatpur takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,300 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bharatpur?

Bharatpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 15, summer holidays 17, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 94.