SeasonMapGorkha weather in April
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April in Gorkha: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Gorkha · #267 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gorkha climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 91 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyBaisakh Purnima fair, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gorkha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGorkha's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
April includes Baisakh Purnima fair.
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What's on in Gorkha in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Baisakh Purnima fair
20 Apr – 20 May · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedA fair is held at the Gorakhnath cave below the palace on the Baisakh full moon, drawing hill villages that otherwise never come into town. The stone stairs up to the durbar are the bottleneck. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gorkha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gorkha?
Gorkha in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Gorkha?
- April in Gorkha: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in April?
- In April, Gorkha averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 77.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in April?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in April.
Other months in Gorkha
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Similar destinations in South Asia — April
Within 300 km: Pokhara's Rhododendron above Ghorepani around 15 Mar – 30 Apr, and Kathmandu's Rhododendron in the hills around 15 Mar – 30 Apr.