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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, November, April

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

10°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Bhaktapur?

The best time to visit Bhaktapur for a city trip is March, November, April, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Bhaktapur

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°16
February
80Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°23
March
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°33
April
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°62
May
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°210
June
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°270
July
47Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°501
August
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°419
September
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°303
October
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°49
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°7
December
76Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°13

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Bhaktapur

When is the best time to visit Bhaktapur for city trips?

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The best time to visit Bhaktapur for city trips is typically in March, November, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Bhaktapur?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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