What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Namche Bazaar in January?

In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Namche Bazaar averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 16 mm.

Kathmandu vs Namche Bazaar in January

Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Namche Bazaar is cold, dry, reliable snow.

Kathmandu vs Namche Bazaar — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇳🇵 Namche Bazaar
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	0°C
Avg high / low	19° / 5°	3° / -7°
Rainfall	40 mm	16 mm
Rainy days	7	2
Humidity	76%	41%
Air quality (AQI)	122	61

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kathmandu vs Namche Bazaar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kathmandu or Namche Bazaar?: Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Namche Bazaar is cold, dry, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Namche Bazaar in January?: In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Namche Bazaar averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 16 mm.