September could be a good time to visit Kathmandu, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in September. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 292 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
292 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kathmandu has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Kathmandu in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kathmandu for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in September is +84°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.
Is Kathmandu warm or cold in September?
Kathmandu is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
September is one of the warmest months in Kathmandu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kathmandu in September
Kathmandu weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+68°F
+63°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+90°F
Rainfall
567 mm
292 mm
76 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
87%
86%
80%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1009 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
6
Cloudy days
0
0
5
Rainy days
26
25
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 567 mm to 292 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kathmandu in September 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 September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kathmandu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 405 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Kathmandu?
This is the weather in Kathmandu in September 2023:
1 September
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+84°F
2 September
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+86°F
3 September
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+88°F
4 September
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+86°F
5 September
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+85°F
6 September
☁️
+87°F
7 September
🌧️
+88°F
8 September
🌧️
+82°F
9 September
🌧️
+82°F
10 September
🌧️
+85°F
11 September
🌧️
+84°F
12 September
🌧️
+84°F
13 September
🌧️
+88°F
14 September
🌧️
+86°F
15 September
🌧️
+86°F
16 September
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+88°F
17 September
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+87°F
18 September
☁️
+87°F
19 September
🌧️
+85°F
20 September
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+83°F
21 September
🌧️
+84°F
22 September
🌧️
+80°F
23 September
🌧️
+82°F
24 September
🌧️
+83°F
25 September
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+79°F
26 September
☁️
+84°F
27 September
☁️
+84°F
28 September
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+87°F
29 September
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+85°F
30 September
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+83°F
In September 2023 Kathmandu had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kathmandu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kathmandu in September 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit Kathmandu?
It’s always a good time to visit Kathmandu, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kathmandu in September?
September 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 September?
Kathmandu is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kathmandu in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kathmandu in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.