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

In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Punakha averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 132 mm.

Kathmandu vs Punakha 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 Punakha is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Kathmandu vs Punakha — January climate, side by side

	Kathmandu	Punakha
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	13°C
Avg high / low	19° / 5°	14° / 6°
Rainfall	40 mm	132 mm
Rainy days	7	20
Humidity	76%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	122	58

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

Kathmandu vs Punakha in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kathmandu or Punakha?: 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 Punakha is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Punakha in January?: In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Punakha averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 132 mm.