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

In December, Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 14°C high / -1°C low with about 50 mm.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu in December

Kathmandu and Thimphu are nearly tied in December — 80 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality; Thimphu is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu — December climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇧🇹 Thimphu
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	12°C
Avg high / low	20° / 6°	14° / -1°
Rainfall	18 mm	50 mm
Rainy days	4	15
Humidity	75%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	123	47

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

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Kathmandu vs Thimphu in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kathmandu or Thimphu?: Kathmandu and Thimphu are nearly tied in December — 80 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality; Thimphu is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Thimphu in December?: In December, Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 14°C high / -1°C low with about 50 mm.