Kathmandu weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Kathmandu: highs of 17°C (63°F) and about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 16°C (62°F) and 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Kathmandu?
best month Weather score 83/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Kathmandu.
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Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 5 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Kathmandu in December?
Days average 17°C (63°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Kathmandu 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
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