SeasonMapNepal in December
December is one of Nepal's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 7 destinations average 82/100, led by Lumbini at 89 — 22°C and 1 rainy day — while Manang is cooler at 4°C and scores 73.
#3 of 12 months for Nepal · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nepal in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumbini | City | 22°C | 10 mm · 1 day | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Chitwan | National park | 22°C | 10 mm · 1 day | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Gorkha | Trekking hub | 15°C | 22 mm · 4 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 4 | Pokhara | Trekking hub | 16°C | 105 mm · 13 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Kathmandu | City | 16°C | 27 mm · 4 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 6 | Namche Bazaar | Trekking hub | 5°C | 15 mm · 2 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 7 | Manang | Trekking hub | 4°C | 45 mm · 5 days | 73 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.