What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Punakha in December?

In December, Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Punakha averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 83 mm.

Kathmandu vs Punakha in December

Kathmandu and Punakha are nearly tied in December — 80 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality; Punakha is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Kathmandu vs Punakha — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇧🇹 Punakha
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	19°C	16°C
Avg high / low	20° / 6°	17° / 9°
Rainfall	18 mm	83 mm
Rainy days	4	15
Humidity	75%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	123	56

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

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Kathmandu vs Punakha in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kathmandu or Punakha?: Kathmandu and Punakha are nearly tied in December — 80 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality; Punakha is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Punakha in December?: In December, Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Punakha averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 83 mm.