Nepal Weather and Climate | Pyala Travel

Nepal Weather | Nepal Climate

The weather and climate vary from hot summers to severe winters and its topography and altitude. It ranges from the tropical to the arctic. In Spring (between March – May) the temperature is mildly warm in the low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. Summer (between June – August) is the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. Monsoon in Nepal is not the typical monsoon of Asia. It mostly rains during night time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Autumn (between September – November) is the best tourist season in Nepal. This is the peak season for hiking & trekking as mountain views are stunning and guaranteed. It is also the season of festivals as Nepal celebrates the biggest Hindu festival Dashain followed by Tihar. In Winter (between December – February) the weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher altitude. Perfect weather for hiking & trekking in the lower parts of the Himalayas. Mornings and nights are cold and the days are warm when sunny. Nepal is the country of extremes. The low land plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures where the Himalayas can get to sub-zero temperatures. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer.

Climate Charge

Kathmandu
Month	T av.	Sun	Rain
jan	13	6	1
feb	14	6	6
march	19	8	3
april	23	10	8
may	25	6	13
june	26	5	19
july	26	3	27
aug	26	2	26
sep	25	3	15
oct	22	5	5
nov	18	5	1
dec	14	5	1