What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Shimla in August?

In August, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 650 mm of rain; Shimla averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 354 mm.

Kathmandu vs Shimla in August

Shimla is the better pick in August — 63 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shimla is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kathmandu vs Shimla — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇮🇳 Shimla
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	35°C	26°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	24° / 17°
Rainfall	650 mm	354 mm
Rainy days	31	29
Humidity	91%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	61	65

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

Month by month

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalsweltering, soaked, muggy air · best November45
Shimla 🇮🇳 Indiawarm, soaked, muggy air · best October63

Kathmandu vs Shimla in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kathmandu or Shimla?: Shimla is the better pick in August — 63 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shimla is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Kathmandu is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Shimla in August?: In August, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 650 mm of rain; Shimla averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 354 mm.