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JANUARY

The average temperatures during the day generally reach highs of 7°C (45°F) where as the nights are very cold as the temperature drops dramatically. The average minimum temperatures during the night generally hit lows of 3°C (40°F).

It is essential that you pack warm clothes for the night whilst you are in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu also experiences fogs in the early morning; sometimes these foggy conditions can last until mid day.

January also happens to be the driest month in the whole year.

Kathmandu is not that cold during the day, however it gets chilly during the nights.

It will be advisable to carry enough warm clothing and to look for hotels with heating facilities.

You will also have to make sure that the hotel has a back up generator, as Kathmandu electricity board has load-shedding timetable everyday due to the shortage of electricity.

It does not generally snow in Kathmandu and there are quite a few tourists around during January as well.

There are a few sunny, clear and bright days; however visibility can be a problem due to the fog and cloudy weather.

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FEBRUARY

The temperatures in February are very similar to those in the month of January.

The average temperature during the day tends to be around 8°C (49°F) whereas the nights are very cold, and the mercury dips down to the freezing zone of 0°C (32°F). In February you can expect to enjoy sunshine for 5 to 7 hours a day.

It is advisable to carry enough warm clothing and book into a hotel with heating facilities.

Also make sure that the hotel has a good back up generator, as Nepal electricity board carries out load-shedding due to the shortage of electricity.

Sometimes electric supply can be cut off for as long as 5 to 8 Hours.

The month of February also experiences less visibility as the weather is cloudy and foggy.

Most of the time the mountains are covered by cloud or fog and cannot be seen.  However you can still get a few clear and sunny spells throughout the month.

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OCTOBER

The weather and visibility during this month are just perfect for trekking and outdoor activities. 

The average daytime temperatures are around 20°C (68°F): just the perfect temperature to enjoy hikes and walks around the town without getting sweaty.

However it is advisable to carry some warm and light jackets as the evenings can get very chilly.

October has also got fair chance of rain, however if it does rain it does not last for more than a couple of hours and is usually followed by clear weather.

The other important thing to keep in mind is that there is a huge shortage of electricity in Kathmandu and that the electricity board carries out load shedding throughout the day.

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NOVEMBER

The weather and visibility during this month is just perfect for trekking and outdoor activities. 

The average daytime temperatures are around 15°C (about 59°F) and it is just the perfect temperature to enjoy hikes and walks around the town without getting sweaty or uncomfortable in the excessive heat that can be experienced at other times of the year.

The chances of rain in November are next to none.

The atmosphere and the environment is also at its best during this period. The whole valley is green and lush due to all the monsoon rain.

Kathmandu in November also receives sunshine for 8 to 9 hours a day.

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DECEMBER

The average high temperatures are around 15°C (about 59°F) reaching highs on average of 21°C (70°F) and dropping to an average minimum temperature of 8°C (46°F).

During the winter, nights can get quite chilly, generally dipping to the freezing temperature, so make sure you have warm clothes with you, including thermals and potentially a blacket or thick sleeping bag.

It is advisable to make sure that your hotel provides you with a heater in the room.

Moreover, December in Kathmandu also receives 8 to 9 hours of sunshine daily on average throughout the month.