The climate of Nepal
What is the climate like in Nepal?
The climate of Nepal has an average yearly temperature of 14°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 6°C and rise to 28°C.
Annually, about 1899 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Nepal. Additionally, about 78 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit Nepal is March. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Nepal.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 6 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 42 | 75 | 57 | 103 | 65 | 464 | 549 | 275 | 192 | 45 | 9,9 | 22 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 11 | 5,5 | 5,8 | 17 | 6,4 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 4,5 | 11 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 10 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January, November and December
- Rainfall: 1899 mm per year, averaging 158 mm by month
- Driest months: 9,9 mm in November, 22 mm in December and 42 mm in January
- Wettest months: 549 mm in July, 464 mm in June and 275 mm in August
- Snowfall: 78 cm per year
Climate table Nepal
The climate table for Nepal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 6 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | -1 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 2 | -2 | -7 | -6 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 42 | 75 | 57 | 103 | 65 | 464 | 549 | 275 | 192 | 45 | 9,9 | 22 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 11 | 5,5 | 5,8 | 17 | 6,4 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 4,5 | 11 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 10 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature by month in Nepal
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Nepal
Rainfall by month in Nepal
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Nepal.
Snowfall by month in Nepal
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Nepal.
UV index by month in Nepal
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Nepal.
Yearly temperature in Nepal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nepal, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Nepal
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Nepal.
Yearly snowfall in Nepal
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Nepal, measured in centimeters.
Weather experiences in Nepal
The weather in Nepal is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors.
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Daytime temperatures could sometimes reach 30 degrees, but by evening it became significantly colder. There was rarely any rain, mostly clear days. I would definitely recommend it again to future travelers.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Some evenings can be chilly, so pack warm. There is virtually no rain, which is ideal for active recreation. Ideal for adventurers!— This text has been automatically translated into English
The air temperature was between 10 and 20 °C, pleasantly warm during the day and cool at night. There were a few days of rain, but mostly sunny days. Ideal for walks in nature!— This text has been automatically translated into English
July is the rainy season in Nepal, so expect lots of moisture and occasional heavy rains. The temperature is moderate. Humidity is high, which can be uncomfortable for some.— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in Nepal by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Nepal and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Nepal, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.