When to go · Kathmandu
Kathmandu in January
Good month. Cold mornings and nights, clear days; fog can delay flights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nepal overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Kathmandu
Cold mornings and nights, clear days; fog can delay flights.
Weather in January
- KathmanduHighs around 19 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 2 days
- 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
- Low
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Low
Nepal overall: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket