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

Traveller notes on Gorkha in September

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Gorkha climate normals — September

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Rainfall482 mm / 19 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days28 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 62°F
Sunshine7.1 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind6 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 early

    The 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

    MonsoonRisk

    28 rainy days and about 482 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in September

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?

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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.

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Similar destinations in South AsiaSeptember

Within 300 km: Kathmandu's Indra Jatra on 19–27 Sep, and Manang's Autumn crossing season on 25 Sep – 20 Nov.