Kathmandu is at its best from March to April and October to November.
It is busiest and priciest in March to April and October to November.
Expect the most rain in June to September.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Kathmandu month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 24° / 15°rainy spells, 97 mm | Peak | DashainDussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 21° / 10°dry, 8 mm | Peak | DiwaliTihar |
| December 2026 | 18° / 6°dry, 8 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 16° / 5°dry, 22 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 19° / 7°mostly dry, 27 mm | Off-season | Winter: near-freezing nights, clear days and quiet trails; high passes can be snowbound. |
| March 2027Best weather | 22° / 10°some rain, 55 mm | Peak | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 25° / 14°some rain, 77 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 25° / 16°wet, 241 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 26° / 19°very wet, 459 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 26° / 20°very wet, 896 mm | Off-season | Monsoon: daily rain, landslides on mountain roads and cloud hiding the peaks. Flights... |
| August 2027 | 26° / 20°very wet, 727 mm | Off-season | Monsoon: daily rain, landslides on mountain roads and cloud hiding the peaks. Flights... |
| September 2027 | 26° / 19°very wet, 449 mm | Shoulder | Monsoon: daily rain, landslides on mountain roads and cloud hiding the peaks. Flights... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Kathmandu, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 11–21 OctDashainNepal's biggest festival: offices and many shops close around the main days (17-21 Oct), and buses and domestic flights are packed.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 7–11 NovTiharNepal's festival of lights: marigolds and oil lamps everywhere, and many shops close for Laxmi Puja (8 Nov) and Bhai Tika (11 Nov).
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Kathmandu from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
The best weather in Kathmandu is from March to April and October to November. Spring: rhododendrons in bloom and Everest expedition season, with some haze in the valley. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is March to April and October to November. The quietest months are January to February and June to August.
When is the rainy season in Kathmandu?
The wettest months are June to September. Monsoon: daily rain, landslides on mountain roads and cloud hiding the peaks. Flights to Lukla are often delayed.
When is Kathmandu most crowded?
Peak season is March to April and October to November, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Kathmandu from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Delhi has the lowest fare right now: ₹8,602 (one-way) for Mon 30 Nov.
How hot does Kathmandu get?
The hottest month is June, with average highs of 26°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 5°C.