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

In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Shimla averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 87 mm.

Kathmandu vs Shimla in January

Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shimla is cool, rainy, reliable snow.

Kathmandu vs Shimla — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇮🇳 Shimla
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	18°C	10°C
Avg high / low	19° / 5°	13° / 1°
Rainfall	40 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	7	10
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	122	93

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

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Kathmandu vs Shimla in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kathmandu or Shimla?: Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shimla is cool, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Shimla in January?: In January, Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Shimla averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 87 mm.