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Kodari weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Kodari at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Jun · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,880 h
Rain a year
2,654 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+5:45
Elevation
1,769 m

Climate in Kodari

Kodari has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Kodari is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kodari

The best time to visit Kodari is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 786 mm.

Kodari through the seasons

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

Kodari in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

  • 18–23 °C by day
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 49 rainy days in all

Kodari in summer

Jun – Aug

51

Fair

  • 24 °C by day
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 89 rainy days in all

Kodari in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

  • 18–23 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 52 rainy days in all

Kodari in winter

Dec – Feb

76

Good

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

All year

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Rainy months

May – Sep

18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March – April, November

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

06:0117:33

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:46–06:32 · evening 17:02–17:48
Blue hour
Morning 05:37–05:46 · evening 17:48–17:57

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 Kodari compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°19°
Night-time low12°7°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Kodari in October?

In October, Kodari is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 32 min06:01 – 17:33
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
46 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+5:45offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %8 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Kodari

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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November has the better holiday weather in Kodari: score 83 against 60. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 10 fewer rainy days.

October vs November, Kodari
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score6083better
Daytime high21°18°
Night-time low10°5°
Sunshine5.3 h5.5 h
Rainy days177better
Rainfall106 mm21 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kodari month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

71January13° · 6.3 h

In January, Kodari is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in January
74February15° · 6.2 h

In February, Kodari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in February
73March18° · 6.7 h

In March, Kodari is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in March
72April21° · 7.0 h

In April, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in April
60May23° · 6.1 h

In May, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in May
54June24° · 4.2 h

In June, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 407 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in June
50July24° · 2.4 h

In July, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 786 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in July
50August24° · 2.7 h

In August, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 617 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in August
52September23° · 3.7 h

In September, Kodari is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 338 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in September
60October21° · 5.3 h

In October, Kodari is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in October
83November18° · 5.5 h

In November, Kodari is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in November
82December15° · 5.9 h

In December, Kodari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kodari.

Kodari in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Kodari

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7113°0°6.3 h738
FebruaryFeb7415°1°6.2 h1051
MarchMar7318°4°6.7 h1354
AprilApr7221°7°7.0 h1464
MayMay6023°11°6.1 h22148
JuneJun5424°15°4.2 h27407
JulyJul5024°17°2.4 h31786
AugustAug5024°17°2.7 h31617
SeptemberSep5223°15°3.7 h28338
OctoberOct6021°10°5.3 h17106
NovemberNov8318°5°5.5 h721
DecemberDec8215°2°5.9 h524

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

27.96° N, 85.95° E · 1,769 m · Asia/Kathmandu

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kodari

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

Per year
1,880 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 2.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Kodari, 46 % 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 Kodari: 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
2,654 mm on 212 days
Wettest month
Jul · 786 mm
Driest month
Nov · 21 mm
OctoberRainy days 17Rainfall 106 mm

In October, Kodari has about 17 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Kodari

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 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 Kodari

How breezy and how cloudy Kodari 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
7 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Apr · 7 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 6 km/h
OctoberWind 6 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Kodari typically peaks at 6 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
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 95 %
OctoberCloud cover 46 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Kodari: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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.

Planning a trip to Kodari

Weather for your travel dates

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

Kodari 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.

Kodari has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    59

    Fair

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 24 °C by day
    • 2.6 h of sun a day
    • 31 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    77

    GoodBest holidays

    • 14 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 25 min
Distance
7,380 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.

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Kodari vs Kathmandu

In October Kodari has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 47). During the day Kathmandu is 7 °C warmer than Kodari. Kathmandu gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Kodari vs Kathmandu, in October
in OctoberKodariKathmandu
Holiday weather score6047
Daytime high21°28°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days1714
Best timeNov – AprNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberKodari 21°Kathmandu 28°
KodariKathmandu
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Ranking

Nepal in October: the best places

In October, Kodari ranks 3 of 7 destinations in this country.

  1. Pokhara27°73
  2. 2Kathmandu28°65
  3. 3KodariThis page21°60
  4. 4Janakpur32°58
  5. 5Bharatpur31°55
  6. 6Biratnagar32°52
  7. 7Namche Bazaar12°35
All destinations: Nepal

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Places with a climate like Kodari

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Kodari's – good alternatives.

  1. 70 % similar80ManaliIndia21°Best time: Oct – Nov
  2. 67 % similar63LijiangChina21°Best time: Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
  3. 67 % similar56CherrapunjiIndia23°Best time: Nov – Feb
  4. 66 % similar67ParoBhutan18°Best time: Oct – Dec

Frequently asked questions about Kodari

When is the best time to visit Kodari?

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

What is the warmest month in Kodari?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Kodari?

Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 786 mm. The driest month is November with 21 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kodari get?

Kodari gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.0 hours a day; in July there are 2.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Kodari in?

Kodari is on UTC+5:45 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Kodari?

A nonstop flight from London to Kodari takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,380 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kodari?

Kodari has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 59, summer holidays 50, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 77.