Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Kathmandu, Nepal in August
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 474mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
474mm
Sun
2.8h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 474mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kathmandu, Nepal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August474mm average rain
August is wetter than Kathmandu's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August2.8 hours average sun
August is one of Kathmandu's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August46 weather score
August scores below Kathmandu's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to May
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
