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Weather & Climate in Kathmandu, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kathmandu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 75,551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7017°N, 85.3206°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
399 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 25, 2015 | 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M7.8 | 83 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 69 km | 23 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M6.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 88 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Nepal | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 18 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 33 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 20 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Kathmandu has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.8") and November the driest (0.3").