Kathmandu Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Kathmandu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Kathmandu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 18° | 5° | 5 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 20° | 7° | 10 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 23° | 11° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 27° | 15° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 26° | 17° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 28° | 19° | 306 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 27° | 21° | 715 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 27° | 20° | 586 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 27° | 19° | 317 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 24° | 15° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 21° | 11° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 19° | 6° | 3 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kathmandu
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kathmandu compares met 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 | 952 mm |
| Mount Everest | 160 km | -30°C | 48°C cooler | 412 mm |
| Annapurna | 177 km | -25°C | 44°C cooler | 1728 mm |
| Kangchenjunga | 278 km | -29°C | 48°C cooler | 494 mm |
| Ganges River | 352 km | 26°C | +8°C warmer | 1114 mm |
Klimaat by airport in Kathmandu
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Kathmandu
Go in februari, maart, april, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, augustus and september – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kathmandu
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 24°C typical for this month.
A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 1,2 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, augustus and september – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Kathmandu is a city in Nepal. Kathmandu is known for Durbar squares and Himalaya trekking base. Er wonen ongeveer 1.5 million.
Op dit moment is het 16°C (61°F) in Kathmandu met bewolkt. Het voelt als 18°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 16°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 94%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.4/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Kathmandu is februari, maart, april, november and december. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, augustus and september zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juni is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 4 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Sagarmatha National Park, Mount Everest, Annapurna and Kangchenjunga.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 24°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kathmandu today at 9.8/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 1,2 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.
Quick facts about Kathmandu
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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 Azië.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu nu?
It is currently 16°C (61°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 99% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Kathmandu?
februari, maart, april, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Kathmandu, which has a temperate climate. juni, augustus and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu observes Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). The lokale tijd is 6:50 AM.
How many people live in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
What is the nearest airport en Kathmandu?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km away.
What are the top things en do in Kathmandu?
Popular options include 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 6:50 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
