Kathmandu in December
The weather in December
In December, Kathmandu averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 8° — cool weather by day. Expect around 11 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 22%.
Days are 2.7° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.1°.
December scores 93/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Kathmandu.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 17:11 local time, giving 10 h 24 min of daylight. Days shorten by 7 minutes over the month.
Why 93/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kathmandu this month
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Nepal's best in December
Kathmandu in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Kathmandu?
December scores 93/100 for Kathmandu, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 17°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Kathmandu in December?
Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 8°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in December?
Kathmandu receives about 11 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 1 days.