SeasonMapGorkha weather in October
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October in Gorkha: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Gorkha · #498 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gorkha in October
Notes from nearby Kathmandu (75 km away)
Gorkha doesn't have its own notes for October yet — these are about Kathmandu, close enough to share the season.
October, post-monsoon, is when the Himalaya actually appears — the air is washed clean and you can see the range from the valley rim. It's also peak trekking season, so teahouses on the Annapurna and Everest routes are full.
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Gorkha climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha in October
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.
BusyDashain at Gorkha Kalika, 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).
Fair weatherGorkha's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Gorkha in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Dashain at Gorkha Kalika
11–25 OctNational holidayCrowdedClosuresThe shrine above the old palace is one of the country's principal Dashain sites and the queue up the ridge runs for hours on the eighth and ninth nights. Shops shut for a fortnight and buses out of the valley are full. Source ↗
- Season
Manaslu trekking season
25 Sep – 30 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyThe district is the way in to the Manaslu circuit and the jeeps north fill once the monsoon breaks. Larke pass is crossable from about the end of September until the first serious snow, and permits are checked in the town.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gorkha?
- October in Gorkha: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in October?
- In October, Gorkha averages a daily high of 20.7°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 120.8 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in October?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in October.
Other months in Gorkha
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Similar destinations in South Asia — October
Within 300 km: Pokhara's Autumn trekking season on 1 Oct – 30 Nov, and Kathmandu's Autumn trekking season on 1 Oct – 30 Nov.