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Koshi, Nepal

Maithan

Maithan is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,654 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time22:03
26.91° N, 87.71° EElevation 1,654 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Maithanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

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

Maithan at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in May

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

728 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 24 km

Weather in Maithan

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°12°
Sat24 Oct19°12°
Sun25 Oct20°12°
Mon26 Oct21°14°
Tue27 Oct22°14°
Wed28 Oct22°15°
Thu29 Oct14°13°10.8 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°47.8 mm
Sat31 Oct16°13°22.9 mm

When to go to Maithan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687585696756464757799076
High12°14°19°22°22°22°21°22°21°19°17°14°
Low2°3°7°10°13°16°17°16°15°11°6°4°
Rain (mm)1821351002284337285423761081812
Wet days126132126302924911

What's on in Maithan

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

Monuments and museums in Maithan

All monuments

Nature around Maithan

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 Maithan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Maithan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 101 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 110 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 116 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 54 km

Towns and villages around Maithan

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

Places near Maithan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maithan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maithan.
What is the hottest month in Maithan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Maithan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maithan?
July is the wettest month with about 728 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.