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Kathmandu
Visit in April — score 79/100 · avg high 90°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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March
#3April
#1May
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August
September
October
November
#2December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60 | 52° | 69° | 39° | 1 | 6 | 10.4h | High | Average |
| February | 64 | 57° | 75° | 42° | 4 | 16 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| March | 66 | 64° | 84° | 48° | 9 | 35 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 79 | 72° | 90° | 56° | 9 | 35 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 52 | 75° | 92° | 61° | 27 | 107 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 55 | 76° | 91° | 66° | 30 | 201 | 13.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 52 | 74° | 84° | 67° | 31 | 303 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 50 | 73° | 82° | 66° | 31 | 274 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 49 | 71° | 80° | 64° | 30 | 195 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 61 | 66° | 78° | 56° | 14 | 55 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 78 | 60° | 73° | 49° | 1 | 3 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 61 | 54° | 69° | 42° | 1 | 5 | 10.3h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Kathmandu (March, April, May) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 55°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Kathmandu (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Fall
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Kathmandu (September, October, November) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Winter
- Score
- 62/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Kathmandu (December, January, February) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 41°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 62/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 64/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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