Kathmandu Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Kathmandu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Kathmandu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 18° | 5° | 5 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 20° | 7° | 10 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 23° | 11° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 27° | 15° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 26° | 17° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 28° | 19° | 306 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 27° | 21° | 722 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 27° | 20° | 474 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 27° | 19° | 345 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 24° | 15° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 21° | 11° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 19° | 6° | 3 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kathmandu
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kathmandu compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kathmandu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha National Park | 139 km | -3°C | 22°C cooler | 948 mm |
| Sagarmatha National Park | 139 km | -3°C | 22°C cooler | 948 mm |
| Mount Everest | 160 km | -30°C | 48°C cooler | 401 mm |
| Annapurna | 177 km | -25°C | 44°C cooler | 1603 mm |
| Kangchenjunga | 278 km | -29°C | 48°C cooler | 489 mm |
Loftslag by airport in Kathmandu
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Kathmandu
Go in febrúar, mars, apríl, nóvember and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, ágúst and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kathmandu
Today is about average for ágúst. The forecast high of 27°C is in line með the 27°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 15 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, ágúst and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Kathmandu is a city in Nepal. Kathmandu is known for Durbar squares and Himalaya trekking base. Íbúafjöldinn er um 1.5 million.
Núna er hitinn 22°C (71°F) in Kathmandu með skýjað að hluta. Hitinn finnst vera 26°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 21°C til 27°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Kathmandu is febrúar, mars, apríl, nóvember and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, ágúst and september tend til be the least comfortable months. júní is the warmest month með average highs near 28°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 4 km away. Nearby highlights include Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Mount Everest and Annapurna.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for ágúst. The forecast high of 27°C is in line með the 27°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kathmandu today at 9.8/10. Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is a city in Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.7172, 85.324. It lies in Asía.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu núna?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 97% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kathmandu?
febrúar, mars, apríl, nóvember and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Kathmandu, which has a temperate climate. júní, ágúst and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu observes Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). The local time is 11:12 AM.
How many people live in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
What is the nearest airport til Kathmandu?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km away.
What are the top things til do in Kathmandu?
Popular options include Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Mount Everest, Annapurna, Kangchenjunga and Ganges River.
What places are in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu covers 1 places in this atlas, including Tribhuvan International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated ágúst 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
