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Kathmandu in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kathmandu in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Kathmandu in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Kathmandu in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 79 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Kathmandu

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kathmandu has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Kathmandu in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +81°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +72°F.

Is Kathmandu warm or cold in April?

Kathmandu is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Kathmandu:

Climate in Kathmandu in April

Kathmandu weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+77°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+48°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+97°F+100°F
Rainfall
36 mm79 mm216 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
62%59%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1009 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
1073
Cloudy days
631
Rainy days
121420
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 36 mm to 79 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 62% to 59%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kathmandu in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kathmandu is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kathmandu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 56 mm, with a 53% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kathmandu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 708 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Kathmandu?

This is the weather in Kathmandu in April 2023:
1 April
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+68°F
2 April
🌧️
+69°F
3 April
☀️
+74°F
4 April
☀️
+76°F
5 April
☀️
+77°F
6 April
☀️
+80°F
7 April
☀️
+80°F
8 April
☁️
+81°F
9 April
☀️
+82°F
10 April
☀️
+81°F
11 April
🌫️
+82°F
12 April
🌫️
+84°F
13 April
☀️
+85°F
14 April
🌫️
+84°F
15 April
🌫️
+84°F
16 April
🌫️
+87°F
17 April
🌫️
+88°F
18 April
☀️
+89°F
19 April
🌫️
+89°F
20 April
☀️
+88°F
21 April
🌫️
+80°F
22 April
☀️
+80°F
23 April
☁️
+79°F
24 April
🌧️
+69°F
25 April
☀️
+77°F
26 April
☀️
+78°F
27 April
☀️
+78°F
28 April
☁️
+81°F
29 April
☁️
+78°F
30 April
🌫️
+71°F
In April 2023 Kathmandu had 14 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kathmandu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kathmandu in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+76°F) and the highest in 2009 (+79°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3560 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu in April:

Is April a good time to visit Kathmandu?

April is a really good time to go to Kathmandu. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kathmandu.

Can you sunbathe in Kathmandu in April?

April is warm in Kathmandu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kathmandu rainy in April?

Kathmandu is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kathmandu in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kathmandu in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Kathmandu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kathmandu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.