AI-generatedKathmandu at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 2,621 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Elevation
- 1,317 m
Climate in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Kathmandu is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:0317:36
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 05:48–06:34 · evening 17:04–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 17:50–17:59
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.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu in October?
In October, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:03 – 17:36
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45Asia/Kathmandu
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kathmandu
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 5.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Kathmandu, 49 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Kathmandu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 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 it, 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.
Rain in Kathmandu: 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, Kathmandu has about 14 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kathmandu
How breezy and how cloudy Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Kathmandu: mostly sunny, with about 5.6 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 and humidity in Kathmandu
How often the day gets hot in Kathmandu (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, Kathmandu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kathmandu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 133 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 82 | 16° | 7° | 6.3 h | 4 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 19° | 8° | 6.4 h | 6 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 12° | 7.0 h | 9 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 26° | 15° | 7.4 h | 14 | 103 |
| MayMay | 62 | 26° | 18° | 6.5 h | 24 | 263 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 26° | 20° | 4.6 h | 28 | 414 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 25° | 21° | 2.7 h | 31 | 738 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 25° | 21° | 3.0 h | 31 | 578 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 25° | 20° | 3.8 h | 28 | 315 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 23° | 16° | 5.6 h | 14 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 20° | 12° | 6.0 h | 3 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 17° | 9° | 6.0 h | 2 | 12 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Kathmandu
The best time to visit Kathmandu is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is July with 738 mm.
Kathmandu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kathmandu in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Kathmandu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–26 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Kathmandu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Kathmandu in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kathmandu for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kathmandu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Kathmandu: score 90 against 68. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 11 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 90better |
| Day high | 23° | 20° |
| Night low | 16° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 93 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 7 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Kathmandu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January16° · 6 h
In January, Kathmandu is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in January88February19° · 6 h
In February, Kathmandu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in February82March23° · 7 h
In March, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in March72April26° · 7 h
In April, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in April62May26° · 7 h
In May, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 263 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in May55June26° · 5 h
In June, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 414 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in June50July25° · 3 h
In July, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 738 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in July50August25° · 3 h
In August, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 578 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in August53September25° · 4 h
In September, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 315 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in September68October23° · 6 h
In October, Kathmandu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in October90November20° · 6 h
In November, Kathmandu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu in November87December17° · 6 h
In December, Kathmandu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu vs. Pokhara
In October Pokhara has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 68). During the day Pokhara is 1 °C cooler than Kathmandu.
| in October | Kathmandu | Pokhara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Mar – Apr, Nov – Dec |
Through the year
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In October, Kathmandu ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Pokhara22°73
- 2KathmanduThis page23°68
Planning a trip to Kathmandu
Weather for your travel dates
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Kathmandu 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.
Kathmandu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 3 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
- 7,360 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kathmandu
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
The best time to visit Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Kathmandu?
Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is July with 738 mm. The driest month is November with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kathmandu get?
Kathmandu gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu uses the time zone Asia/Kathmandu, at UTC+5:45 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kathmandu?
A nonstop flight from London to Kathmandu takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 85.
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