What to expect in Kathmandu in November
November is one of the best times to visit Kathmandu. Expect 19° / 7°, the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
Kathmandu weather in November
Typical conditions in Kathmandu during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 19°C 66°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C 45°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 5/100 |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 19°C with lows near 7°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Kathmandu — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 19°C by day and about 7°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in November sit around the yearly average for Kathmandu — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 8% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Tihar, Mani Rimdu while you’re there.
- Tihar — The festival of lights strings oil lamps and marigolds across Kathmandu's homes and streets.
- Mani Rimdu — Sherpa monasteries in the Khumbu perform masked dances marking this Buddhist festival.
Kathmandu in November compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26° / 17° | Low | $ | 71 |
| October | 23° / 12° | High | $$ | 57 |
| November · This month | 19° / 7° | High | $$ | 56 |
| December | 14° / 3° | Moderate | $ | 65 |
| January | 12° / 2° | Low | $ | 66 |
These months score higher for Kathmandu on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in November
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in November.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
