Kathmandu Weather in January
Nepal · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (64°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall8 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.1/10
In January, Kathmandu has average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). January is winter in Nepal. The month is very dry, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Kathmandu?
January is a good time to visit Kathmandu (9.1/10), though February to April and October to December are even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (64°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
| Rainfall | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Cloud cover | 41% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.6 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Kathmandu in January
- a warm jacket and layers
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
← DecemberBest time to visit KathmanduFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Pokhara20°C · 15 mm
- Patna24°C · 9 mm
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm
- Thimphu13°C · 4 mm
- Prayagraj24°C · 13 mm
- Lucknow23°C · 17 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.