Weather & Best Time to Visit in Kathmandu

Best time to visit Kathmandu

October and November. Monsoon ends by late September, leaving skies clear and air clean. October offers warm days (highs 76-81 F) with virtually no rain; November is cooler (highs 70-76 F) and equally dry, with 91% clear or partly cloudy days (WeatherSpark). Both months combine ideal trekking conditions, cultural festivals (Dashain, Tihar), and the best Himalayan panoramas from the valley. Spring (March-May) is a close second: rhododendrons bloom and temperatures are warm, though some morning haze can reduce mountain visibility

Kathmandu weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan6243mild & mostly dry
Feb6546mild & mostly dry
Mar7252mild & changeable
Apr7757warm & changeable
May7862warm & wet
Jun7967warm & wet
Jul7869warm & wet
Aug7868warm & wet
Sep7766warm & wet
Oct7459warm & wet
Nov6852mild & mostly dry
Dec6446mild & sunny