When to go · Patan
Patan in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold mornings).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 20°C68°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Patan
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold mornings).
Weather in December
- PatanHighs around 20 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 68 °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.
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