Best time to visit Nepal
The best time to visit Nepal is March, April and November, when its 3 destinations average 88/100 for climate comfort — July is the weakest month, at 59/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 3 Nepal destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nepal climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 10.6°C | 92 mm | Pokhara 78 |
| February | 75 | 11.9°C | 122 mm | Kathmandu 80 |
| March | 85 | 15.8°C | 91 mm | Kathmandu 88 |
| April | 83 | 18.9°C | 134 mm | Kathmandu 91 |
| May | 72 | 20.3°C | 269 mm | Manang 78 |
| June | 64 | 22.5°C | 597 mm | Manang 74 |
| July | 59 | 22.9°C | 976 mm | Manang 72 |
| August | 61 | 23.1°C | 729 mm | Manang 72 |
| September | 63 | 22°C | 541 mm | Manang 73 |
| October | 78 | 19.4°C | 180 mm | Manang 82 |
| November | 88 | 16.3°C | 45 mm | Kathmandu 90 |
| December | 80 | 12.5°C | 59 mm | Pokhara 83 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Nepal destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 3 destinations in Nepal
Nepal — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Nepal?
- March, April and November. Across Nepal's 3 destinations, November averages 88/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 16.3°C and 45 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Nepal?
- July, averaging 59/100 — mean highs of 22.9°C and 976 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Nepal?
- August, with mean daily highs of 23.1°C averaged across 3 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Nepal?
- July, averaging 976 mm of rain.