AI-generatedDharan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 1,713 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Elevation
- 375 m
Climate in Dharan
Dharan has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Dharan is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dharan
The best time to visit Dharan is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 448 mm.
Dharan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dharan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Dharan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 85 rainy days in all
Dharan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Dharan in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:5417:29
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:26 · evening 16:57–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:43–17:52
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 Dharan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Dharan in October?
In October, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dharan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min05:54 – 17:29
- 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
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
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 Dharan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Dharan: score 92 against 61. In January, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 25 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dharan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January20° · 6.5 h
In January, Dharan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in January92February24° · 6.5 h
In February, Dharan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in February86March28° · 7.2 h
In March, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in March57April31° · 7.1 h
In April, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in April35May31° · 5.8 h
In May, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 149 mm. On about 18 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 Dharan.
Dharan in May32June31° · 4.3 h
In June, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 313 mm. On about 18 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 Dharan.
Dharan in June31July30° · 3.1 h
In July, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 448 mm. On about 17 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 Dharan.
Dharan in July30August30° · 3.4 h
In August, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 334 mm. On about 19 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 Dharan.
Dharan in August35September30° · 4.2 h
In September, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 269 mm. On about 15 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 Dharan.
Dharan in September61October29° · 5.8 h
In October, Dharan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in October90November26° · 6.1 h
In November, Dharan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in November91December23° · 6.3 h
In December, Dharan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharan.
Dharan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dharan
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 187 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 20° | 8° | 6.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 24° | 10° | 6.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 28° | 13° | 7.2 h | 4 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 31° | 18° | 7.1 h | 9 | 54 |
| MayMay | 35 | 31° | 21° | 5.8 h | 21 | 149 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 31° | 23° | 4.3 h | 27 | 313 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 30° | 24° | 3.1 h | 29 | 448 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 30° | 24° | 3.4 h | 28 | 334 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 30° | 23° | 4.2 h | 24 | 269 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 29° | 19° | 5.8 h | 11 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 26° | 14° | 6.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 23° | 9° | 6.3 h | 1 | 3 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Dharan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Dharan, 50 % 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 in Dharan: 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.
In October, Dharan has about 11 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dharan
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 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 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 and clouds in Dharan
How breezy and how cloudy Dharan 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.
In October, the wind in Dharan 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Dharan: mostly sunny, with about 5.8 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 and humidity in Dharan
How often the day gets hot in Dharan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dharan has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Dharan
Weather for your travel dates
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Dharan 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.
Dharan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,560 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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Dharan vs Biratnagar
In October Dharan has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 52). During the day Biratnagar is 3 °C warmer than Dharan.
| in October | Dharan | Biratnagar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Feb |
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In October, Dharan ranks 4 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Dharan
When is the best time to visit Dharan?
The best time to visit Dharan is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dharan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Dharan?
Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 448 mm. The driest month is December with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dharan get?
Dharan gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.2 hours a day; in July there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Dharan in?
Dharan is on UTC+5:45 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dharan?
A nonstop flight from London to Dharan takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dharan?
Dharan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 34, summer holidays 30, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 92.