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Koshi, Nepal

Māṭhuṅ

Māṭhuṅ is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 2,430 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now6°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time00:24
27.53° N, 86.57° EElevation 2,430 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Māṭhuṅweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month75mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Māṭhuṅ at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

592 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

13 mm of rain

Weather in Māṭhuṅ

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°4°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct16°4°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct16°5°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°5°
Tue27 Oct20°6°
Wed28 Oct20°6°
Thu29 Oct11°10°21 mm
Fri30 Oct12°10°70.4 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°23 mm

When to go to Māṭhuṅ

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555466766957474855757057
High8°10°13°16°18°19°19°19°18°16°12°10°
Low-2°-2°2°5°9°13°14°14°12°7°4°1°
Rain (mm)18273972147335592551313751813
Wet days12361217252516501

What's on in Māṭhuṅ

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 Māṭhuṅ

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Māṭhuṅ

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 59 km
7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 143 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 86 km
6.7Chari̇̄koṭ 12 km ↑2015 · 61 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Māṭhuṅ?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Māṭhuṅ.
What is the hottest month in Māṭhuṅ?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Māṭhuṅ?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Māṭhuṅ?
July is the wettest month with about 592 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.