Kathmandu weather in January
January in Kathmandu: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#7 of 12 months in Kathmandu · #376 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kathmandu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 122 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kathmandu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kathmandu?
- January in Kathmandu: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kathmandu on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Kathmandu in January?
- In January, Kathmandu averages a daily high of 16°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 58 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kathmandu in January?
- Kathmandu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 122 in January.