Kathmandu Weather in October
Nepal · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall52 mm (2.0 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In October, Kathmandu has average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). October is autumn (fall) in Nepal. The month is fairly dry, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Kathmandu?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Kathmandu. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 48% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.1 km/h |
| vs September | 2°C cooler than September, with 139 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kathmandu in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
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
← SeptemberBest time to visit KathmanduNovember →
Nearby in October
- Pokhara27°C · 94 mm
- Patna31°C · 47 mm
- Varanasi32°C · 36 mm
- Thimphu20°C · 58 mm
- Prayagraj32°C · 37 mm
- Lucknow31°C · 37 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.