Weather and Climate

Nepal’s topographical boundary governs the climatic condition of this Himalayan Kingdom. Tropical, Temperate and tundra natures of climate are correspondingly encountered in its Terai belts, midland hills and the alpine regions.

Nepal has respectively four seasons in a year - winter, spring, monsoon and autumn. The most excellent time for nature aficionados to visit the country is during spring when flowers are in full blossom and mountain slopes are covered with beautiful and colorful flowers. This amazing spring season begins from early March and continues till late May. The days are clear; and sometimes clouds may disturb or heighten the mountain views.

Then the monsoon begins in late May and continues till late August.

The autumn season starts from September. It continues till late November. With temperate climate, clear blue skies and extraordinary mountain views, it is another finest season to visit the country when the trekking season will also be in full swing.

Winter begins in late November then continues till late February.

Nepali Seasons        Months      
Spring                    April-May      
Summer                 June-July      
Monsoon    End       June-Mid September       
Autumn                  September-November      
Winter                    December-January      
Sisir(Windy)            February-March     

Temperature Chart (In Celsius)

 

		Kathmandu			Pokhara			Chitwan
		Min	Max		Min	Max		Min	Max
January		20	2		20	8		24	7
February		19	4		21	8		26	8
March		25	8		27	11		33	12
April		30	11		30	16		35	18
May		30	16		30	29		35	20
June		30	20		30	20		35	23
July		20	21		21	21		33	24
August		29	20		21	21		33	24
September		27	19		20	20		32	22
October		23	15		18	18		31	18
Nobember		23	4		11	11		29	12
December		20	2		8	8		24	8