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9. Weather & Temperature / Climate
1. Tourist seasons of Nepal
Seasons: Winter (Dec-Feb, summer (Mar-May), Monsoon (June-Aug),
autumn (Sept-Nov)
Autumn (Sept-Nov.) : This season offers excellent weather and
tantalising mountain views.
Winter (Dec-Feb) : This season is noted for occasional snowfall
only at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at
lower elevations, generally below 3,000 meters.
Spring (March-May) : Different varieties of wild flowers,
specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5,000 meters
a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at
lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4,000 meters the
mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.
Summer (Jan-Aug) : Summer months, continues up to mid September
making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen
botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers
and lush vegetation.
2. Climates of Nepal
The hill, mid-hills and particularly the Kathmandu valleys are
pleasant with warm summers and cool winters. Temperature ranges
between maximum of 37 and minimum of 6 degree Celsius in the
plains, 28 and 2 degree Celsius in the Kathmandu valley and 16
and 6 degree Celsius in the mountains. The rainy season lasts
from June to August
MAXIMUM - MINIMUM TEMPERATURES
In degrees Celsius; (* Rainy season)
|
City |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Kathmandu |
19-2 |
20-4 |
25-8 |
30-11 |
30-16 |
30-20 |
30-21 |
29-20 |
27-19 |
23-15 |
23-4 |
20-2 |
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Pokhara |
20-8 |
2-8 |
27-11 |
30-16 |
30-19 |
30-20 |
30-21 |
30-21 |
29-30 |
27-18 |
23-11 |
20-8 |
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Chiiwan |
24-7 |
26-8 |
30-12 |
35-18 |
35-20 |
35-23 |
33-24 |
33-24 |
33-22 |
31-18 |
29-12 |
14-8 |
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