Kathmandu month by month

The best time to visit Kathmandu

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Kathmandu is March · April · October: 20° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	12° / 2°	Low	$	Great
February	14° / 4°	Low	$	Great
March	20° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
April	23° / 11°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	25° / 15°	Moderate	$	Fair
June	27° / 18°	Low	$	Avoid
July	28° / 19°	Low	$	Avoid
August	27° / 19°	Low	$	Avoid
September	26° / 17°	Low	$	Fair
October	23° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
November	19° / 7°	High	$$	Ideal
December	14° / 3°	Moderate	$	Great

Best months March April October November

Months to avoid June July August

The year in Kathmandu

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Kathmandu.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 23°C · Rhododendron season, clear pre-monsoon skies

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Avoid

Jun–Aug · highs around 27°C · Monsoon begins, landslide risk on trails

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 23°C · Post-monsoon clarity, best mountain visibility

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 13°C · Cold, clear, and quieter trails

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

April ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

September ·October ·November

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: NPR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 2° – 28°
Strongest months: March, April, October
Good for: adventure · nature · culture

Events in Kathmandu

Sep–Oct Dashain — Nepal's longest festival empties the city as families gather for tika blessings.
Oct–Nov Tihar — The festival of lights strings oil lamps and marigolds across Kathmandu's homes and streets.
May Everest Marathon — One of the world's highest marathons starts near Everest Base Camp each spring.
Oct–Nov Mani Rimdu — Sherpa monasteries in the Khumbu perform masked dances marking this Buddhist festival.

Every month in Kathmandu

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Kathmandu in January 12° · $ Great Kathmandu in February 14° · $ Great Kathmandu in March 20° · $$ Ideal Kathmandu in April 23° · $$ Ideal Kathmandu in May 25° · $ Fair Kathmandu in June 27° · $ Avoid Kathmandu in July 28° · $ Avoid Kathmandu in August 27° · $ Avoid Kathmandu in September 26° · $ Fair Kathmandu in October 23° · $$ Ideal Kathmandu in November 19° · $$ Ideal Kathmandu in December 14° · $ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Kathmandu?

What is the cheapest time to visit Kathmandu?

January — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 54%.

When should you avoid Kathmandu?

June, July, August.

What is the weather like in Kathmandu?

Average highs sit around 28°C with lows near 2°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.