SeasonMapNepal in January
January is Nepal's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 7 destinations average 78/100, led by Chitwan at 91 — 21°C and 3 rainy days — while Manang is cooler at 0°C and scores 69.
#5 of 12 months for Nepal · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nepal in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitwan | National park | 21°C | 13 mm · 3 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Lumbini | City | 20°C | 16 mm · 2 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Gorkha | Trekking hub | 11°C | 31 mm · 7 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 4 | Pokhara | Trekking hub | 14°C | 137 mm · 16 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 5 | Kathmandu | City | 18°C | 40 mm · 7 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 6 | Namche Bazaar | Trekking hub | 0°C | 16 mm · 2 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 7 | Manang | Trekking hub | 0°C | 52 mm · 7 days | 69 tier C | — |
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 January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.