Bagmati Province weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Bagmati Province: highs of 16°C (62°F) and about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 6°C (42°F) and cloud cover 41% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 20°C (67°F) and 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kathmandu, the largest city in Bagmati Province. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Bagmati Province?
best month Weather score 79/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Bagmati Province.
Does it rain a lot in Bagmati Province in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 10 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Bagmati Province in January?
Days average 16°C (62°F) and nights 6°C (42°F).
Bagmati Province weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | 41% | best |
| February | 20°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 17 mm | 45% | best |
| March | 24°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 21 mm | 47% | best |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 89 mm | 61% | fair |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 170 mm | 77% | fair |
| July | 26°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 280 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 238 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| September | 25°C (76°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 169 mm | 76% | fair |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 45 mm | 48% | best |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 3 mm | 36% | best |
| December | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 mm | 37% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bagmati Province in January
Weather can differ a lot within Bagmati Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Bharatpur | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Pātan | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Hetauda | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Madhyapur Thimi | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Banepā | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Chautārā | 7°C (45°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 9 mm | fair |
| Panauti | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Ki̇̄rtipur | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Chari̇̄koṭ | 12°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 7 mm | fair |
| Panauti̇̄ | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Dhulikhel | 16°C (62°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 10 mm | best |