Gorkha weather in September
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September in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Gorkha · #1170 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gorkha climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 482 mm / 19 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha in September
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.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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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).
Toughest 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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 482 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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.
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Gorkha in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Gorkha?
- September in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in September?
- In September, Gorkha averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 481.8 mm of rain over roughly 28.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in September?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in September.
Other months in Gorkha
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Similar destinations in South Asia — September
Within 300 km: Kathmandu's Indra Jatra on 19–27 Sep, and Manang's Autumn crossing season on 25 Sep – 20 Nov.