Best Time to Visit Kathmandu for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, April, November

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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10°C – 24°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Kathmandu?

The best time to visit Kathmandu for backpacking is March, April, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kathmandu

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	18°	16	2	72%	dry
February	74Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	23	1.8	74%	dry
March	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	33	1.9	56%	dry
April	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	62	2.2	56%	shoulder
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	29°	210	6.6	64%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	29°	270	10.4	75%	wet
July	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	29°	501	15.2	84%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	419	13.8	85%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	28°	303	9.6	82%	wet
October	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	49	2.2	80%	dry
November	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	7	0.7	75%	dry
December	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	13	0.8	75%	dry