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Kathmandu Weather Forecast

Kathmandu weather: 73°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 73°F now🕔 1:31 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April, November and December👥 1.5 million

Tomorrow in Kathmandu - Wednesday, August 26

⛈️
82°
Thunderstorm with hail · low 69°F
Rain chance100%
Precipitation1,0 in
Max wind3 mph
Gusts13 mph
UV index6 · Moderate
Sunrise5:39 AM
Sunset6:31 PM
Daylight12h 51m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 AM76°4%1 mph
9 AM🌦️78°31%1 mph
10 AM🌦️79°69%1 mph
11 AM🌦️80°96%2 mph
12 PM🌦️82°100%2 mph
1 PM🌧️79°100%4 mph
2 PM🌧️77°100%2 mph
3 PM🌦️77°100%3 mph
4 PM⛈️74°100%1 mph
5 PM⛈️73°100%1 mph
6 PM⛈️72°98%2 mph
7 PM⛈️71°94%2 mph
8 PM⛈️71°88%3 mph
9 PM🌧️71°77%3 mph
10 PM🌦️71°64%2 mph
11 PM☁️71°53%2 mph
12 AM☁️71°47%1 mph
1 AM🌦️70°43%2 mph
2 AM☁️70°39%2 mph
3 AM☁️69°34%2 mph
4 AM☁️69°29%1 mph
5 AM☁️69°24%1 mph
6 AM☁️70°17%2 mph
7 AM72°10%2 mph

Active alerts for Kathmandu

⚠️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.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing5.1
Outdoors7.5
Beach day4.2
Swimming3
Hiking5
Running6.7
Cycling5.1
Camping6.2
Fishing9.9
Photography1.9
Stargazing1
Family time7.5
Driving3.5
Flying out3.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 1:31 PM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 1:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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