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When to go · Climate guide
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Nepal's national averages run from 10 °C in January to 23 °C in June, with rainfall between 21 mm in November and 566 mm in July and 2.3–8.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are October, January and February. Its 14 regions span 6–29 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Area
- 146,976 km²
Best months to visit
When Nepal shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | -1.7 | -4.8 | 13.7 |
| February | 12.9 | 0.3 | -3.5 | 16.7 |
| March | 16.8 | 3.8 | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| April | 20.5 | 8.0 | 4.3 | 23.6 |
| May | 21.4 | 11.6 | 8.5 | 24.2 |
| June | 23.2 | 15.6 | 12.5 | 25.7 |
| July | 23.0 | 17.3 | 16.3 | 25.3 |
| August | 23.1 | 17.1 | 16.0 | 25.0 |
| September | 22.4 | 15.4 | 13.1 | 24.6 |
| October | 20.0 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 23.3 |
| November | 16.6 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 19.1 |
| December | 12.7 | 0.3 | -3.9 | 16.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 45 |
| February | 53 |
| March | 61 |
| April | 74 |
| May | 163 |
| June | 323 |
| July | 566 |
| August | 447 |
| September | 300 |
| October | 104 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 24 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.5 |
| February | 8.0 |
| March | 8.6 |
| April | 8.5 |
| May | 7.0 |
| June | 4.8 |
| July | 2.3 |
| August | 2.8 |
| September | 4.1 |
| October | 6.8 |
| November | 7.7 |
| December | 7.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| February | 4.5 | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| March | 4.9 | 4.2 | 5.9 |
| April | 5.4 | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| May | 5.0 | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| June | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.7 |
| July | 4.3 | 3.5 | 5.2 |
| August | 4.1 | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| September | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| October | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| November | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| December | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Nepal
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Nepal, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedEverest Base Camp trek
Limited June–September, December–February · at its best March–May, October–November
Sources: acethehimalaya.com, responsibletravel.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
14 regions
Nepal, taken apart
- Bagmati Zone11–23 °C yr
- Bheri Zone16–30 °C yr
- Bhojpur14–25 °C yr
- Dhaulagiri Zone1–17 °C yr
- Gandaki Zone6–20 °C yr
- Janakpur Zone16–28 °C yr
- Karnali Zone-4–14 °C yr
- Lumbini Zone19–32 °C yr
- Mahakali Zone12–26 °C yr
- Mechi Zone11–23 °C yr
- Narayani Zone20–33 °C yr
- Rapti Zone14–26 °C yr
- Sagarmatha Zone13–25 °C yr
- Seti Zone10–24 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Nepal
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Parts of Nepal carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Nepal, in order
- JanJanuary10.1°C · 45 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 45 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 45 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary12.9°C · 53 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 53 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 53 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch16.8°C · 61 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril20.5°C · 74 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay21.4°C · 163 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 163 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 163 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.2°C · 323 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 322 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 322 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly23.0°C · 566 mm · 2.3 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 566 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 566 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust23.1°C · 447 mm · 2.8 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 447 mm of rain and 2.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 447 mm of rain and 2.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember22.4°C · 300 mm · 4.1 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 300 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 300 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober20.0°C · 104 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 104 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 104 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember16.6°C · 21 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 21 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember12.7°C · 24 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 24 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 24 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
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