When to go · Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (haze and cold mornings).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (haze and cold mornings).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- DhulikhelHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Medium
Nepal overall: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dhulikhel, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 2 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (haze and cold mornings).
March: Inside Dhulikhel's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.
Dhulikhel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings