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Things to Do in Kathmandu

Top things to do in Kathmandu: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛅ 73°F now🕔 10:54 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, November and December👥 1.5 million

Things to do in Kathmandu

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kathmandu.

Map of Kathmandu

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Coordinates: 27°43′1.9″N 85°19′26.4″E (27.7172, 85.324)

Weather in Kathmandu right now

73°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 80°F
Humidity92%
Wind1 mph NNW
Gusts6 mph
UV index1.9 · Low
Cloud cover78%
Pressure870 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality73 · Moderate
Sunrise5:39 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:54 AM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: heavy rain, 1,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: heavy rain, 1,4 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit Kathmandu

Go in February, March, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★

Summary

Kathmandu is a city in Nepal. Kathmandu is known for Durbar squares and Himalaya trekking base. It has a population of about 1.5 million.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Kathmandu with partly cloudy. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 69°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Kathmandu is February, March, April, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Mount Everest and Annapurna.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kathmandu today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - 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 Asia.

What is the weather like in Kathmandu right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

February, March, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Kathmandu, which has a temperate climate. June, August 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 10:54 AM.

How many people live in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Kathmandu?

The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 3 mi away.

What are the top things to 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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