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When to go · Nagarkot

Nagarkot in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
20°C (68°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Nepal overall
Prices
Low
Nepal overall

Verdict

MixedNepal month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • NagarkotHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), 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.

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 Nagarkot, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    Mar: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 0

January: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

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

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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