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Nagarkot in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; Nepal overall
Prices: Medium; Nepal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodNepal month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

NagarkotHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 5 days
Kathmandu valley, Nepal · Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Nagarkotcool
Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 0 °C (32 °F)); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 32 °F (0 °C)); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.

Nepal overall: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nagarkot, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.

March: Inside Nagarkot's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.

Nagarkot: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.