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Karnali Pradesh, Nepal

Chistam

Chistam is a locality in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, 1,658 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time01:51
28.61° N, 81.79° EElevation 1,658 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Chistamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec91October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

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

Chistam at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in May

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

596 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

15 mm of rain

Weather in Chistam

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct19°12°17.7 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°
Mon2 Nov21°12°
Tue3 Nov21°11°
Wed4 Nov21°12°
Thu5 Nov20°12°
Fri6 Nov20°11°
Sat7 Nov20°10°
Sun8 Nov19°11°

When to go to Chistam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score748290836659515165919885
High14°16°21°26°27°27°24°24°23°22°19°16°
Low2°3°7°11°15°18°19°18°16°12°7°4°
Rain (mm)42463939127306596537276641521
Wet days34451117262415411

What's on in Chistam

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

Nature around Chistam

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 Chistam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chistam

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Pithoragarh 69 km →1966 · 148 km
6.5Mangalsen 53 km ↑1980 · 129 km
6.0Mangalsen 57 km ↖1966 · 136 km
5.8Mangalsen 45 km ↑1953 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Chistam

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

Places near Chistam

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chistam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chistam.
What is the hottest month in Chistam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Chistam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chistam?
July is the wettest month with about 596 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.