Nepal Weather
Nepal WeatherNepal has great variations in its climatic conditions.
But the weather conditions are generally predicatable and
pleasent. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons
in Nepal and most apt for touring the counrty. Winter temperatures
drop to freezing degrees with a high level of snowfall in
the mountains. Summer and late spring temperatures range from
28ºC (83ºF) in the hill regions to more than 40ºC
(104ºF) in the Terai.
In winter, the average maximum and minimum temperatures
in the Terai range from a brisk 7ºC (45ºF) to
a mild 23ºC (74ºF). The central valleys experience
a minimum temperature often falling bellow freezing point
and a chilly 12ºC (54ºF) maximum. Much colder
temperatures prevail at higher elevations. The Kathmandu
Valley, at an altitude of 1310 m (4297ft), has a mild climate,
ranging from 19-27ºC (67-81ºF) in summer, and
2-20ºC (36-68ºF) in winter.
Climatic Seasons in Nepal
Season Months
Spring March-May
Summer June-August
Monsoon End June-Mid September
Autumn September-November
Winter December-February
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