Weather in Nepal

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Weather in Nepal

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Weather in Kathmandu

Kathmandu lies within the hilly region of the Kathmandu Valley and is classified as a temperate weather zone with a wet and dry season. Sitting at approximately 1400m, the country's capital usually doesn't snow, with winter minimums occasionally getting to 0°C.

While summers do get warm, the temperatures usually won't increase past 34°C. However, the rain and humidity will peak from June to September. The highest rainfall is usually observed in the middle of July.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	27°C	12°C
June to August	28°C	18°C
September to November	25°C	13°C
December to February	19°C	3°C

Weather at Everest Base Camp

People walking towards the mountains at Everest Base Camp, Nepal

As you'd imagine, hiking Everest Base Camp (EBC) is no walk in the park, with windstorms, blizzards, hailstorms, snowstorms and more occurring throughout the year. The EBC trek spans a large area, so the climate will vary with the altitude, ranging from temperate to cold tundra.

The best times for trekking to EBC are during the spring and autumn months to avoid the high winds of winter and the muddy, wet conditions of summer. During these months of March to May and September to November, days are comfortable and often clear, sometimes even t-shirt weather.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	11°C	-6°C
June to August	16°C	6°C
September to November	12°C	-6°C
December to February	4°C	-16°C

Weather in Pokhara

Lake and mountain view in Pokhara, Nepal on a sunny day

Pokhara sits at 800m above sea level, just under the Annapurna Range. When heavy clouds hit the Annapurna Mountain Range, they dispel their water, bringing heavy rain to the area. Because of its geography, Pokhara is Nepal's rainiest city, with most of its rainfall occurring in July with the summer monsoon.

The dry season is usually filled with warm days and clear visibility. Generally, the temperatures in Pokhara don't get over 35°C or below 5°C. Even winter sees pleasant daytime conditions. Nights still getting chilly, even in the warmer months.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	33°C	18°C
June to August	36°C	26°C
September to November	31°C	18°C
December to February	20°C	8°C

Weather in Bharatpur

Local doing a traditional dance in Chitwan, Nepal

For those looking to visit the World Heritage Chitwan National Park, the weather in the nearby city, Bharatpur, is very similar. Just like the rest of the country, there are two primary seasons that take up most of the year in Bharatpur, a wet summer season from about June to September and a dry winter season spanning October to June.

It gets very muggy during the summer season, with the hottest time being April/May. For the best animal spotting at Chitwan NP, visit during the dry season months of December and January when the weather is milder.