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Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Gahunkhet

Gahunkhet is a locality in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, 1,817 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time21:40
28.35° N, 83.24° EElevation 1,817 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Gahunkhetweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Gahunkhet at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in June

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

634 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

13 mm of rain

Weather in Gahunkhet

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°8°
Sun25 Oct19°7°
Mon26 Oct20°8°
Tue27 Oct21°8°
Wed28 Oct23°9°
Thu29 Oct19°11°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°59.6 mm
Sat31 Oct18°10°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov20°8°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°10°2 mm

When to go to Gahunkhet

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626581856760525261838874
High12°13°17°21°22°23°22°22°21°19°16°14°
Low1°1°4°8°12°15°17°17°15°10°7°4°
Rain (mm)31304259157394634582347641318
Wet days33561520272519711

What's on in Gahunkhet

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 Gahunkhet

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gahunkhet

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 147 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 61 km
5.8Tulsipur 5 km ↗1953 · 91 km
5.7Dailekh 43 km →2023 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Gahunkhet

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

Places near Gahunkhet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gahunkhet?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gahunkhet.
What is the hottest month in Gahunkhet?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Gahunkhet?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gahunkhet?
July is the wettest month with about 634 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.