Kathmandu Weather History
Nepal · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Kathmandu sits 3085km from the equator, 1400m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters (Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 33.5°C, set 1989-05-07, its record low -1.4°C, set 2022-01-14.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Kathmandu?
The highest temperature in this record for Kathmandu is 33.5°C, measured on 1989-05-07. That is a recorded daily value from Kathmandu's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kathmandu?
The lowest temperature in this record for Kathmandu is -1.4°C, measured on 2022-01-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Kathmandu get a year?
Kathmandu averages 2750mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 198 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Kathmandu?
On 1995-08-13, 300.9mm fell on Kathmandu, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 11% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Kathmandu get a year?
Kathmandu averages 3472 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Kathmandu?
Across the summer months Kathmandu averages a daytime high near 25.7°C, while winter nights average 7.6°C. The seasons here are set from Kathmandu's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Kathmandu?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Kathmandu is 21 km/h, on 2025-03-16. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
