Kathmandu weather
At 12:15 AM local time it was clear and 14°C (58°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Kathmandu sits 1293 m (4,242 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jul–Aug
About Kathmandu weather
Is it raining in Kathmandu right now?
No. It’s clear and 14° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kathmandu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–24° and lows of 9–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kathmandu lately?
In the past 8 days, Kathmandu had 3 rainy days and 84.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kathmandu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kathmandu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kathmandu is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (62°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Kathmandu?
July is the wettest month, with about 280 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kathmandu?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (62°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Kathmandu have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kathmandu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months