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Makwanpur
Makwanpur
Bagmati Province, Nepal

Phakhel

Phakhel is a locality in Bagmati Province, Nepal, 1,833 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time08:47
27.60° N, 85.24° EElevation 1,833 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phakhelweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Phakhel at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in May

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

578 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

10 mm of rain

Weather in Phakhel

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct20°9°
Tue27 Oct21°9°
Wed28 Oct21°11°
Thu29 Oct17°12°5.1 mm
Fri30 Oct14°12°149.2 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°9 mm
Sun1 Nov19°9°
Mon2 Nov19°9°
Tue3 Nov19°9°

When to go to Phakhel

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score637291846859474859848771
High12°14°18°22°22°22°21°21°21°19°16°13°
Low2°3°7°10°13°15°16°16°15°11°7°4°
Rain (mm)22273871170308578501339761015
Wet days22471420262619701

What's on in Phakhel

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 Phakhel

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phakhel

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 86 km
7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 85 km
6.7Chari̇̄koṭ 12 km ↑2015 · 79 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 80 km

Towns and villages around Phakhel

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

Places near Phakhel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phakhel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phakhel.
What is the hottest month in Phakhel?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Phakhel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phakhel?
July is the wettest month with about 578 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.