When to go · Kathmandu
Kathmandu in December
Good month. Cold mornings and nights; bring layers.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Kathmandu
Cold mornings and nights; bring layers.
Weather in December
- KathmanduHighs around 19 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 66 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Kathmandu valley, Nepal · Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Nagarkotcool
Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 0 °C); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 32 °F); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.
Winter season
Cold, dry and bright days; fewer crowds.
Watch: Cold rooms and haze; power cuts.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket