AI-generatedNepalgunj at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 1,158 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Elevation
- 150 m
Climate in Nepalgunj
Nepalgunj has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Nepalgunj is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nepalgunj
The best time to visit Nepalgunj is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 364 mm.
Nepalgunj through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nepalgunj in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 32–38 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Nepalgunj in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 34–37 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Nepalgunj in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29–34 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nepalgunj in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 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 – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:1817:50
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 06:03–06:49 · evening 17:19–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:03 · evening 18:05–18:14
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 Nepalgunj compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Nepalgunj in October?
In October, Nepalgunj is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 28 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 Nepalgunj.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:18 – 17:50
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Nepalgunj
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February has the better holiday weather in Nepalgunj: score 96 against 62. In February, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. February has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nepalgunj month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January20° · 7.2 h
In January, Nepalgunj is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in January96February26° · 7.8 h
In February, Nepalgunj is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in February71March32° · 8.7 h
In March, Nepalgunj is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in March50April37° · 9.4 h
In April, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in April44May38° · 9.1 h
In May, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in May21June37° · 6.9 h
In June, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 29 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 Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in June10July34° · 4.2 h
In July, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 364 mm. On about 30 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 Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in July12August34° · 4.4 h
In August, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 263 mm. On about 30 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 Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in August18September34° · 5.4 h
In September, Nepalgunj is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 171 mm. On about 29 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 Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in September62October32° · 7.3 h
In October, Nepalgunj is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 28 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 Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in October87November29° · 8.1 h
In November, Nepalgunj is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in November95December23° · 7.5 h
In December, Nepalgunj is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 38°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nepalgunj
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 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 160 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 | 94 | 20° | 8° | 7.2 h | 3 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 10° | 7.8 h | 3 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 32° | 14° | 8.7 h | 2 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 37° | 19° | 9.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 44 | 38° | 23° | 9.1 h | 7 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 37° | 26° | 6.9 h | 14 | 175 |
| JulyJul | 10 | 34° | 26° | 4.2 h | 25 | 364 |
| AugustAug | 12 | 34° | 26° | 4.4 h | 25 | 263 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 34° | 25° | 5.4 h | 17 | 171 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 32° | 20° | 7.3 h | 4 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 29° | 14° | 8.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 23° | 10° | 7.5 h | 1 | 12 |
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
28.05° N, 81.62° E · 150 m · Asia/Kathmandu
Sunshine2,610 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Nepalgunj
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 7.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Nepalgunj, 63 % 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.
Rain1,158 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Nepalgunj: 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, Nepalgunj has about 4 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Nepalgunj
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 45 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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 17 km/h
Wind and clouds in Nepalgunj
How breezy and how cloudy Nepalgunj 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 Nepalgunj typically peaks at 9 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 18 % of the sky over Nepalgunj: mostly clear, with about 7.3 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.
Heat & humidity236 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Nepalgunj
How often the day gets hot in Nepalgunj (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, Nepalgunj has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Nepalgunj
Weather for your travel dates
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Nepalgunj 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.
Nepalgunj has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 11).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 11
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 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
- Distance
- 7,080 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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Nepalgunj vs Lucknow
In October Nepalgunj has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs 57). During the day Lucknow is 1 °C warmer than Nepalgunj.
| in October | Nepalgunj | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Nepal in October: the best places
In October, Nepalgunj ranks 3 of 10 destinations in this country.
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- 3NepalgunjThis page32°62
- 4Dharan29°61
- 5Kodari21°60
- 6Janakpur32°58
- 7Bharatpur31°55
- 8Birgunj32°55
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Frequently asked questions about Nepalgunj
When is the best time to visit Nepalgunj?
The best time to visit Nepalgunj 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 Nepalgunj?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Nepalgunj?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 364 mm. The driest month is November with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nepalgunj get?
Nepalgunj gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.4 hours a day; in July there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Nepalgunj in?
Nepalgunj is on UTC+5:45 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nepalgunj?
A nonstop flight from London to Nepalgunj takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nepalgunj?
Nepalgunj has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 39, summer holidays 11, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 95.