The best time to visit Nepal
The best time to visit Nepal for warm, sunny weather is November to February, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 88/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. October and March are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in May at about 36°C / 97°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast.
Nepal by month, averaged across 5 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 21° / 70°F | 15 mm | Excellent |
| February | 88 | 24° / 75°F | 21 mm | Excellent |
| March | 82 | 30° / 86°F | 22 mm | Excellent |
| April | 54 | 35° / 95°F | 34 mm | Good |
| May | 39 | 36° / 97°F | 90 mm | Mixed |
| June | 41 | 35° / 95°F | 208 mm | Good |
| July | 61 | 31° / 88°F | 380 mm | Very good |
| August | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 281 mm | Very good |
| September | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 200 mm | Very good |
| October | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 54 mm | Excellent |
| November | 91 | 25° / 77°F | 3 mm | Excellent |
| December | 88 | 21° / 70°F | 5 mm | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: November to February — Nepal's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 88/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: October and March — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: May, ~36°C / 97°F. Wettest: July (380 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) (2,692 h/yr), Kathmandu (2,569 h/yr), Pokhara (2,469 h/yr). See every Nepal destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.