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Chitok

Chitok is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,839 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time04:47
27.25° N, 87.80° EElevation 1,839 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Chitokweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

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

Chitok at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in June

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

669 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

17 mm of rain

Weather in Chitok

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct23°9°
Tue27 Oct24°10°
Wed28 Oct24°11°
Thu29 Oct19°15°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct15°13°38.8 mm
Sat31 Oct22°13°24.9 mm
Sun1 Nov22°13°
Mon2 Nov22°12°
Tue3 Nov22°11°

When to go to Chitok

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score727685726658515259839481
High13°15°18°21°23°24°23°24°23°20°17°15°
Low4°5°8°11°14°17°18°18°16°12°8°6°
Rain (mm)2333701692844386695963871082017
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Chitok

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Chitok

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chitok

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 64 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 129 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 96 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 15 km

Towns and villages around Chitok

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

Places near Chitok

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitok?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitok.
What is the hottest month in Chitok?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitok?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitok?
July is the wettest month with about 669 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.