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Kathmandu weather today

Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Kathmandu

Bagmati Province, Nepal

21°

Fog

Feels like
22°
High
23°
Low
12°

Fog, 21°. High 23°, low 12° with no rain expected.

Next 48 hours

  1. NowFog21°0%
  2. 11 AMFog22°0%
  3. 12 PMSunny23°1%
  4. 1 PMSunny23°2%
  5. 2 PMSunny22°2%
  6. 3 PMSunny20°2%
  7. 4 PMSunny19°1%
  8. 5 PMClear17°0%
  9. 6 PMClear17°0%
  10. 7 PMClear16°0%
  11. 8 PMClear16°0%
  12. 9 PMClear15°0%
  13. 10 PMFog14°0%
  14. 11 PMFog13°0%
  15. 12 AMFog12°0%Fri
  16. 1 AMFog12°0%
  17. 2 AMFog11°0%
  18. 3 AMFog11°0%
  19. 4 AMFog11°0%
  20. 5 AMFog11°0%
  21. 6 AMFog11°0%
  22. 7 AMFog14°0%
  23. 8 AMFog17°0%
  24. 9 AMSunny20°0%
  25. 10 AMSunny21°0%
  26. 11 AMMainly clear22°0%
  27. 12 PMMainly clear23°2%
  28. 1 PMMainly clear22°5%
  29. 2 PMMainly clear21°6%
  30. 3 PMSunny20°5%
  31. 4 PMSunny19°2%
  32. 5 PMClear17°0%
  33. 6 PMClear17°0%
  34. 7 PMClear16°0%
  35. 8 PMClear16°0%
  36. 9 PMClear15°0%
  37. 10 PMClear15°0%
  38. 11 PMClear15°0%
  39. 12 AMClear15°0%Sat
  40. 1 AMClear15°0%
  41. 2 AMClear14°0%
  42. 3 AMClear14°0%
  43. 4 AMClear14°0%
  44. 5 AMClear13°0%
  45. 6 AMSunny13°0%
  46. 7 AMSunny16°0%
  47. 8 AMSunny18°0%
  48. 9 AMSunny20°0%

Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight

TimeConditionTemperatureRain chanceWind
NowFog21°0%2 km/h
Thu 11 AMFog22°0%4 km/h
Thu 12 PMSunny23°1%7 km/h
Thu 1 PMSunny23°2%8 km/h
Thu 2 PMSunny22°2%9 km/h
Thu 3 PMSunny20°2%9 km/h
Thu 4 PMSunny19°1%6 km/h
Thu 5 PMClear17°0%3 km/h
Thu 6 PMClear17°0%2 km/h
Thu 7 PMClear16°0%2 km/h
Thu 8 PMClear16°0%2 km/h
Thu 9 PMClear15°0%2 km/h
Thu 10 PMFog14°0%3 km/h
Thu 11 PMFog13°0%4 km/h
Fri 12 AMFog12°0%4 km/h
Fri 1 AMFog12°0%3 km/h
Fri 2 AMFog11°0%2 km/h
Fri 3 AMFog11°0%3 km/h
Fri 4 AMFog11°0%4 km/h
Fri 5 AMFog11°0%6 km/h
Fri 6 AMFog11°0%6 km/h
Fri 7 AMFog14°0%6 km/h
Fri 8 AMFog17°0%4 km/h
Fri 9 AMSunny20°0%3 km/h
Fri 10 AMSunny21°0%1 km/h
Fri 11 AMMainly clear22°0%3 km/h
Fri 12 PMMainly clear23°2%5 km/h
Fri 1 PMMainly clear22°5%7 km/h
Fri 2 PMMainly clear21°6%9 km/h
Fri 3 PMSunny20°5%8 km/h
Fri 4 PMSunny19°2%5 km/h
Fri 5 PMClear17°0%2 km/h
Fri 6 PMClear17°0%2 km/h
Fri 7 PMClear16°0%2 km/h
Fri 8 PMClear16°0%2 km/h
Fri 9 PMClear15°0%2 km/h
Fri 10 PMClear15°0%2 km/h
Fri 11 PMClear15°0%1 km/h
Sat 12 AMClear15°0%1 km/h
Sat 1 AMClear15°0%2 km/h
Sat 2 AMClear14°0%3 km/h
Sat 3 AMClear14°0%5 km/h
Sat 4 AMClear14°0%5 km/h
Sat 5 AMClear13°0%6 km/h
Sat 6 AMSunny13°0%6 km/h
Sat 7 AMSunny16°0%6 km/h
Sat 8 AMSunny18°0%4 km/h
Sat 9 AMSunny20°0%4 km/h

7-day forecast

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Air quality

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

US AQI 102, Unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions should limit long outdoor exertion.

PM2.5 (Fine particles)
27.2µg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles)
29.5µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)
128µg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
4.7µg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
11.4µg/m³
CO (Carbon monoxide)
829µg/m³

Next 24 hours

Peak 9 AM · AQI 136

  • 10 AM: AQI 102, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 11 AM: AQI 103, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 12 PM: AQI 103, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 1 PM: AQI 103, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 2 PM: AQI 104, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 3 PM: AQI 104, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 4 PM: AQI 105, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 5 PM: AQI 106, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 6 PM: AQI 109, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 7 PM: AQI 111, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 8 PM: AQI 113, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 9 PM: AQI 115, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 10 PM: AQI 118, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 11 PM: AQI 121, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 12 AM: AQI 124, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 1 AM: AQI 126, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 2 AM: AQI 129, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 3 AM: AQI 131, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 4 AM: AQI 132, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 5 AM: AQI 134, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 6 AM: AQI 134, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 7 AM: AQI 135, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 8 AM: AQI 135, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 9 AM: AQI 136, Unhealthy for sensitive groups

Sun

Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:17 PM
Day length
11 h 0 min

Golden hour: until about 7:17 AM and from about 4:17 PM, the best soft light for photos.

Current details

Wind

2 km/h

From N · gusts 13 km/h

Humidity

63%

Dew point 14°

Comfortable

UV index

5Moderate

Seek shade around midday; wear sunscreen and a hat.

Pressure

1020 hPa

Visibility

0.4 km

Cloud cover

18%

Precipitation

0 mm

last hour · 0 mm today

Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Kathmandu weather and climate

Subtropical highland climate. Kathmandu, at about 1,400 m, has a warm, wet monsoon from June to September and dry, cool winters with cold nights. October–November and March–April are the main trekking seasons, with the clearest mountain views in autumn.

Right now in Kathmandu

Fog, 21°. High 23°, low 12° with no rain expected. Air quality: US AQI 102 (unhealthy for sensitive groups). (as of 10:30 AM local time)

Seasons in Kathmandu

Typical seasons in Kathmandu, with months and usual daily low to high temperatures
SeasonMonthsTypical temperatureWhat to expect
SpringMar–May11–29°CWarm and mostly dry; rhododendrons bloom.
MonsoonJun–Sep19–28°CDaily rain; clouds hide the mountains.
WinterDec–Feb2–19°CDry, sunny days and near-freezing nights.

Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.

Best time to visit Kathmandu

Usually October to November and March to April. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.

Weather in nearby cities

Kathmandu weather FAQ

What is the weather in Kathmandu today?

The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Kathmandu are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.

What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

The most comfortable time to visit Kathmandu is usually October to November and March to April. Kathmandu, at about 1,400 m, has a warm, wet monsoon from June to September and dry, cool winters with cold nights. October–November and March–April are the main trekking seasons, with the clearest mountain views in autumn.

When is the monsoon in Kathmandu?

In Kathmandu, expect the monsoon season from June to September, with typical temperatures of 19–28°C. Daily rain; clouds hide the mountains. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.

How cold is Kathmandu in winter?

In Kathmandu, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of 2–19°C. Dry, sunny days and near-freezing nights.

Is the air quality in Kathmandu bad today?

Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Kathmandu changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.

Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.