Best Time To Visit Kathmandu
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is sensory overload in the best way: Durbar Square's carved wooden temples, Boudhanath's massive stupa spinning prayer wheels at dusk, Pashupatinath's cremation ghats, and the Himalayas appearing between buildings on clear mornings. Every trek in Nepal starts here.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Kathmandu's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cool | Low | Cool and relatively dry. | Good |
| February | Cool | Low | Cool and relatively dry. | Good |
| March | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| April | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| May | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| June | Hot | High | Hot and humid with occasional rain. | Avoid |
| July | Hot | High | Hot and humid with occasional rain. | Avoid |
| August | Hot | High | Hot and humid with occasional rain. | Avoid |
| September | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| October | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| November | Mild | Moderate | Pleasant shoulder season — great for sightseeing. | Best |
| December | Cool | Low | Cool and relatively dry. | Good |
Best months to visit
October to November is the post-monsoon clear window — the mountains show. March–April is the second window. Winter is cold and clear; the monsoon greys everything June–September.
Current live conditions: Cool and clear — stupa circuits and rooftop mornings.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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