SeasonMapKathmandu vs Reykjavík: which is better, month by month
Kathmandu beats Reykjavík in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in November (92 vs 43) — while Reykjavík wins May to September.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Kathmandu vs Reykjavík — all 12 months
| Month | Kathmandu | Reykjavík | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Bnice, a little rain, poor air quality | 31Ffreezing, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 45 |
| February | 85Anice, a little rain, poor air quality | 40Ffreezing, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 45 |
| March | 88Awarm, a little rain | 50Dcold, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 38 |
| April | 82Ahot, rainy | 64Ccold, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 18 |
| May | 64Chot, soaked, poor air quality | 72Bcold, rainy, clean air | Reykjavík | 8 |
| June | 49Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 78Bcool, rainy, clean air | Reykjavík | 29 |
| July | 43Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 85Acool, a little rain, clean air | Reykjavík | 42 |
| August | 45Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 81Acool, rainy, clean air | Reykjavík | 36 |
| September | 50Dhot, soaked, muggy air | 68Ccold, rainy, clean air | Reykjavík | 18 |
| October | 73Bhot, rainy, muggy air | 56Dcold, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 17 |
| November | 92Swarm, dry, poor air quality | 43Fcold, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 49 |
| December | 80Anice, dry, poor air quality | 33Ffreezing, rainy, clean air | Kathmandu | 47 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is November (92 vs 43). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.