Kathmandu Weather Forecast
Kathmandu weather: 79°F, thunderstorm. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Kathmandu
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
0 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 78%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Heavy haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Kathmandu
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
| Air quality | Children, older adults and people with asthma should reduce outdoor exertion. |
Active alerts for Kathmandu
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 79°F (26°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 78% and wind is 2 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 5:19 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
