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Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Athakhet

Athakhet is a locality in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, 1,876 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time12:38
28.37° N, 84.38° EElevation 1,876 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Athakhetweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month87mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Athakhet at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

652 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

19 mm of rain

Weather in Athakhet

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°13°
Sat24 Oct20°12°
Sun25 Oct21°13°
Mon26 Oct22°12°
Tue27 Oct23°12°
Wed28 Oct24°13°
Thu29 Oct19°16°17.6 mm
Fri30 Oct18°15°31.8 mm
Sat31 Oct18°14°62 mm

When to go to Athakhet

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646880856757484958849077
High12°13°16°19°21°23°24°24°23°20°16°14°
Low2°3°6°9°12°16°18°18°16°10°6°4°
Rain (mm)385996109210429652620377871923
Wet days23571419262518711

What's on in Athakhet

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Athakhet

Nature in Nepal

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nepal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Athakhet

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Athakhet

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 37 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 46 km
6.1Dhulikhel 1 km ↖2015 · 140 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 59 km

Towns and villages around Athakhet

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Athakhet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Athakhet?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Athakhet.
What is the hottest month in Athakhet?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Athakhet?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Athakhet?
July is the wettest month with about 652 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.