SeasonMapNepal in March
March is Nepal's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 7 destinations average 82/100, led by Gorkha at 92 — 20°C and 13 rainy days — while Manang is cooler at 5°C and scores 76.
#4 of 12 months for Nepal · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nepal in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorkha | Trekking hub | 20°C | 54 mm · 13 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Kathmandu | City | 26°C | 60 mm · 12 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Lumbini | City | 31°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 4 | Pokhara | Trekking hub | 22°C | 195 mm · 20 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Namche Bazaar | Trekking hub | 5°C | 32 mm · 8 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 6 | Chitwan | National park | 31°C | 20 mm · 5 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 7 | Manang | Trekking hub | 5°C | 67 mm · 13 days | 76 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 March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Nepal in March
- Holi · Kathmandu · 3–4 Mar
- Rhododendron in the hills · Kathmandu · 15 Mar – 30 Apr (usually)
- Holi at Lakeside · Pokhara · 25 Feb – 25 Mar (usually)
- Rhododendron above Ghorepani · Pokhara · 15 Mar – 30 Apr (usually)
- Wildlife viewing on short grass · Chitwan · 1 Feb – 15 Apr (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Nepal's 3 well-known places this month.