Kathmandu Weather
Kathmandu weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Kathmandu current weather
Kathmandu now (local time 14:00)
21°C
Showers
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
13° – 25°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kathmandu 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
24°
17°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
24°
16°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
24°
16°
💧97%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
23°
15°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
25°
14°
💧88%
Fri
10/9
⛈️
20°
13°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
⛈️
23°
13°
💧98%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
24°
14°
💧78%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
25°
16°
💧37%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
25°
16°
💧29%
Wed
10/14
☀️
25°
16°
💧43%
Thu
10/15
☀️
26°
15°
💧45%
Fri
10/16
☀️
25°
16°
💧47%
Sat
10/17
☀️
25°
15°
💧35%
Best time to visit Kathmandu
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kathmandu are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 30°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
Kathmandu climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 16°C | 6°C | 10 mm | 46% | -6°C |
| FebBest | 20°C | 8°C | 17 mm | 43% | -4°C |
| MarBest | 24°C | 12°C | 21 mm | 37% | -2°C |
| AprBest | 29°C | 16°C | 37 mm | 37% | -1°C |
| MayBest | 30°C | 19°C | 89 mm | 49% | -3°C |
| JunBest | 29°C | 20°C | 170 mm | 66% | -4°C |
| Jul | 26°C | 20°C | 280 mm | 85% | -6°C |
| Aug | 26°C | 20°C | 238 mm | 87% | -6°C |
| SepBest | 24°C | 19°C | 169 mm | 86% | -7°C |
| OctBest | 23°C | 15°C | 45 mm | 74% | -7°C |
| NovBest | 20°C | 11°C | 3 mm | 62% | -7°C |
| DecBest | 17°C | 7°C | 5 mm | 52% | -6°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kathmandu weather month by month: what to wear
Kathmandu in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kathmandu in NovemberBest month
November in Kathmandu is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 3 mm of rain (dry) and 62% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Kathmandu in DecemberBest month
December in Kathmandu is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 52% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in JanuaryBest month
January in Kathmandu is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 46% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in FebruaryBest month
February in Kathmandu is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 43% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in MarchBest month
March in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, around 21 mm of rain (dry) and 37% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in AprilBest month
April in Kathmandu is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C, around 37 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 37% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in MayBest month
May in Kathmandu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C, around 89 mm of rain (some rain) and 49% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kathmandu in JuneBest month
June in Kathmandu is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C, around 170 mm of rain (wet) and 66% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kathmandu in July
July in Kathmandu is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 280 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kathmandu in August
August in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 238 mm of rain (wet) and 87% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kathmandu in SeptemberBest month
September in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C, around 169 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kathmandu are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 30°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
›What's the weather like in Kathmandu in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kathmandu is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›What's the weather like in Kathmandu in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kathmandu is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 3 mm of rain (dry) and 62% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is wettest in July, with about 280 mm on average, and driest in November, with about 3 mm.
›How cold does Kathmandu get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 16°C by day and 6°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: May; coldest: January.