Nepal – the Himalaya
Teahouse trails at a walking pace, prayer flags in the wind, and the eight-thousanders showing themselves at first light.
The best time to visit Nepal – the Himalaya is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F). Local time there is 04:55 (UTC+5:45).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 22°C · rain 57mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Kathmandu, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C62°F | 29mm1.1in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| February | 18°C64°F | 40mm1.6in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| March | 22°C72°F | 57mm2.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 25°C76°F | 87mm3.4in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C77°F | 246mm9.7in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 488mm19.2in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| July | 26°C79°F | 970mm38.2in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| August | 26°C80°F | 723mm28.5in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| September | 26°C78°F | 461mm18.1in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 24°C75°F | 99mm3.9in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C70°F | 7mm0.3in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 18°C64°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.4h10.4h |
Good to know
- Currency
- NPRNepalese rupee
- Language
- Nepali
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Nepal – the Himalaya?
The best time to visit Nepal – the Himalaya is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F).
How warm does Nepal – the Himalaya get?
Typical daytime highs in Nepal – the Himalaya are Mar–May 24°C (75°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 17°C (63°F).
Is Nepal – the Himalaya expensive?
On the ground, Nepal – the Himalaya is middling.
What sort of trip is Nepal – the Himalaya good for?
Nepal – the Himalaya is good for adventure holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Nepal – the Himalaya?
The wettest month in Nepal – the Himalaya is July at 970mm (38.2in), the driest November at 7mm (0.3in), with a monthly average of 268mm (10.6in).
What plug do I need for Nepal – the Himalaya?
Nepal – the Himalaya uses type C, D, G sockets at 230 V.
