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In Nepal, there are different climates according to altitude: the sub-tropical climate with a rainy season in the southern flat strip, the temperate climate in the low mountains, and finally, the cold mountain climate in the peaks of the Himalayas.
May 24, 2024 · March ushers in the spring season in Nepal, marking a significant shift in weather conditions from the preceding winter months. In Kathmandu, the capital city situated in the hilly mid-region, average temperatures range between 7°C (44.6°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Jan 12, 2014 · Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Kathmandu Nepal. In Kathmandu, the wet season is warm, muggy, and partly cloudy and the dry season is comfortable and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 84°F and is rarely below 33°F or above 89°F.
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The Terai
The Terai is the collective name for the lowland areas of Nepal bordering North India. Parts are covered in jungles and national parks, such as Chitwan and Bardia, and marshy bird habitats in the confluence of major South Asian rivers flowing from Tibet. Although there are some hill ranges on the Terai, the altitude is generally low. For example, the town of Lumbini is less than 500 feet. Being so close to India, the climate of the Terai is more similar to a North Indian climate than a hill o...
The Hill Areas
Popular and busy cities like Kathmanduand Pokhara are located in the Nepali hills, the area between the lowland Terai and the high Himalaya mountains. Altitudes vary, but settlements in the hills are generally not high enough to cause health issues but are just high enough to be cooler than the Terai. For example, Kathmandu is located at 4,600 feet, and Pokhara at 2,700 feet. The Nepali hill areas' climate is the most moderate of anywhere in the country, with hot but not-too-uncomfortable tem...
The Himalaya
Few Nepalis actually live in the high Himalaya mountains, but you're likely to want to get deep into the mountains if you're coming to Nepal for trekking. Despite mountain giants like Everest, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri always being covered in snow, unless you're trekking in winter (November-February) or actually climbing a mountain, you're unlikely to have to walk through deep snow on most mainstream trekking routes. Altitudes, as well as seasons, affect how cold temperatures are in the mount...
As temperatures rise to an uncomfortable level in late May and early June, Nepalis eagerly await the monsoon's arrival, which sweeps up the continent from India. Rains usually begin in Kathmandu in mid-June and continue well into September. It does not rain all day throughout the monsoon, but skies are usually cloudy (and streets muddy). Temperatur...
The Hindu festivals of Shivaratri and Holiherald the coming of spring in Nepal, and these usually fall in early March. Temperatures vary throughout the country, but in the capital, early March is generally a comfortable 68 degrees in the daytime, rising to a less comfortable 86 degrees by late May. Hotter temperatures arrive earlier on the Terai an...
Between the soggy monsoon and the cold winter, the autumn is generally warm, clear, and pleasant throughout Nepal. This is also the peak season for travelers. Late September to late November offers ideal conditions for sightseeing, trekking, and other outdoor activities. Nights can get cold by late November, and you may experience snow showers in t...
Nepal's winter is relatively short, with the coldest period falling in December and January (although the higher altitude you go, the longer and colder the winters are). Lack of indoor heating, even in good hotels, can make the winter seem colder than it is, but daytime temperatures in Kathmandu and Pokhara are usually at least 50 degrees. It rarel...
With warm temperatures and clear skies, the autumn season(late September to late November) is Nepal's peak season, with spring (March to May) slightly less busy but still popular. Building dust and humidity make the spring somewhat less pleasant than autumn. Few tourists visit Nepal in winter, but if you want to do general sightseeing activities in...
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Average temperatures - Nepal. In the following table, we can see the temperature by month in Nepal *. The coldest month is January, with an average of 11.4 °C ( 52.5 °F). The warmest month is June, with an average of 25.4 °C ( 77.7 °F).
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Nepal. We show the climate in Nepal by comparing the average weather in 2 representative places: Kathmandu and Biratnagar. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in Nepal.
Jan 27, 2024 · Kathmandu, Nepal - Climate and weather forecast by month. Detailed climate information with charts - average monthly weather with temperature, pressure, humidity, precipitation, wind, daylight, sunshine, visibility, and UV index data.
