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Bagmati Province, Nepal

Balkhu

Balkhu is a locality in Bagmati Province, Nepal, 1,285 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time03:11
27.69° N, 85.30° EElevation 1,285 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Balkhuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low23° / 15°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

Best: Feb · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balkhu at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in June

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

437 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

8 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

6 of them World Heritage

Weather in Balkhu

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct25°15°
Tue27 Oct26°15°
Wed28 Oct26°16°
Thu29 Oct21°16°9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°16°101.3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°16°10.9 mm
Sun1 Nov25°14°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov24°15°
Tue3 Nov24°14°

When to go to Balkhu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score849391826457515162849992
High16°18°22°25°26°26°25°25°25°23°20°17°
Low6°7°10°13°16°19°20°20°19°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1923315112022643739125555811
Wet days22471420262619701

What's on in Balkhu

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

Monuments and museums in Balkhu

All monuments

Nature around Balkhu

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 Balkhu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balkhu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 82 km
7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 77 km
6.7Chari̇̄koṭ 12 km ↑2015 · 71 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 76 km

Towns and villages around Balkhu

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

Places near Balkhu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balkhu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balkhu.
What is the hottest month in Balkhu?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Balkhu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balkhu?
July is the wettest month with about 437 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.