Kathmandu Weather in December
Nepal · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (65°F)
Avg low9°C (48°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
Kathmandu in December sees daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), dropping to about 9°C (48°F) at night. December is winter in Nepal. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is December a good time to visit Kathmandu?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Kathmandu. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (65°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 34% |
| Daylight | 10.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 4 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Kathmandu in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Kathmandu weather in other months
Jan18°C / 7°C8 mmExcellentFeb20°C / 9°C16 mmExcellentMar25°C / 13°C24 mmExcellentApr29°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay30°C / 19°C104 mmFairJun29°C / 21°C198 mmFairJul26°C / 21°C307 mmPoorAug26°C / 20°C275 mmPoorSep25°C / 19°C191 mmPoorOct23°C / 16°C52 mmExcellentNov20°C / 12°C2 mmExcellentDec18°C / 9°C5 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit KathmanduJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Pokhara22°C · 7 mm
- Patna24°C · 3 mm
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm
- Thimphu15°C · 3 mm
- Prayagraj25°C · 6 mm
- Lucknow24°C · 6 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.