When to go · Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (haze and cold mornings).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (haze and cold mornings).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- DhulikhelHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Low
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Low
Nepal overall: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dhulikhel, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 2 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: 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