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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) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Nepal overall
Prices
Low
Nepal overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dhulikhel

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

Long-term averages
  • DhulikhelHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), 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)

    Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • 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

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