Are you considering a trip to Kathmandu in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 13 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 21 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kathmandu;
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kathmandu has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Kathmandu in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +63°F.
Is Kathmandu warm or cold in January?
Kathmandu is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Kathmandu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kathmandu in January
Kathmandu weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+64°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+34°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+77°F
+82°F
Rainfall
12 mm
21 mm
29 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
78%
78%
71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
15
13
13
Cloudy days
15
16
12
Rainy days
1
2
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 12 mm to 21 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in December to 13 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Kathmandu in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kathmandu is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kathmandu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kathmandu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 709 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Kathmandu?
This is the weather in Kathmandu in January 2023:
1 January
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+61°F
2 January
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+63°F
3 January
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+64°F
4 January
🌫️
+62°F
5 January
🌫️
+64°F
6 January
☁️
+64°F
7 January
🌫️
+65°F
8 January
🌫️
+65°F
9 January
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+66°F
10 January
🌫️
+68°F
11 January
🌫️
+68°F
12 January
🌧️
+63°F
13 January
☀️
+64°F
14 January
🌫️
+63°F
15 January
☀️
+64°F
16 January
🌫️
+64°F
17 January
🌫️
+64°F
18 January
☁️
+64°F
19 January
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+62°F
20 January
🌫️
+56°F
21 January
🌫️
+59°F
22 January
🌫️
+60°F
23 January
🌫️
+62°F
24 January
🌫️
+61°F
25 January
🌫️
+63°F
26 January
🌫️
+59°F
27 January
🌫️
+58°F
28 January
☀️
+57°F
29 January
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+60°F
30 January
☁️
+58°F
31 January
🌫️
+63°F
In January 2023 Kathmandu had 6 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kathmandu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kathmandu in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2004 (+70°F) and the highest in 2006 (+79°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kathmandu in January:
Is January a good time to visit Kathmandu?
January 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 January?
January has mild temperatures in Kathmandu. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Kathmandu rainy in January?
Kathmandu is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kathmandu in January?
The amount of sunny days in Kathmandu during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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, 2022.
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.