Best Time to Visit Nepal
When is the Best Time to Visit Nepal?
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It is in the monsoon period, so the weather is hot and humid with great chances of rainy days, which can cause the muddy road and natural disasters like landslide. Most of the famous mountains include The Himalayas are shrouded in the mist, unsuitable for trekking.
Month | Travel | Season | Temperature |
January |
Winter |
2 - 18 ℃ / 35.6 - 64.4 ℉ |
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February |
Winter |
4 - 20 ℃ / 39.2 - 68 ℉ |
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March |
Spring |
8 - 24 ℃ / 46.4 - 75.2 ℉ |
|
April |
Spring |
11 - 27 ℃ / 51.8 - 80.6 ℉ |
|
May |
Spring |
16 - 28 ℃ / 60.8 - 82.4 ℉ |
|
June |
Summer |
19 - 28 ℃ / 66.2 - 82.4 ℉ |
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July |
Summer |
20 - 28 ℃ / 68 - 82.4 ℉ |
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August |
Summer |
20 - 28 ℃ / 68 - 82.4 ℉ |
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September |
Autumn |
18 - 27 ℃ / 64.4 - 80.6 ℉ |
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October |
Autumn |
13 - 26 ℃ / 55.4 - 78.8 ℉ |
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November |
Autumn |
7 - 23 ℃ / 44.6 - 73.4 ℉ |
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December |
Winter |
3 - 19 ℃ / 37.4 - 66.2 ℉ |
Generally speaking, Nepal is a year-round travel destination without the distinct peak or slack season. But the price of plane tickets and accommodation might be higher during their important festivals.
The weather in Kathmandu can be divided into four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. The best times to travel to Kathmandu are March to May and September to mid-December with fresh air, mild temperature and minimal rainfall. The winter nights can be chilly and the summer is hot. This city is the center of Nepal's economy, culture and history, so there are many places of interests worth visiting like Kot Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
(See also Kathmandu weather)