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Phikal

Phikal is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,524 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time12:07
27.06° N, 87.67° EElevation 1,524 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phikalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

Best: Feb · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Phikal at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in June

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

581 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

14 mm of rain

Weather in Phikal

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct23°16°
Tue27 Oct25°16°
Wed28 Oct25°18°
Thu29 Oct21°16°3.1 mm
Fri30 Oct17°16°47.8 mm
Sat31 Oct22°15°35.3 mm
Sun1 Nov23°15°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov22°15°
Tue3 Nov22°15°

When to go to Phikal

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score798685726759505160839887
High15°16°21°24°24°24°24°24°23°22°19°16°
Low5°6°9°12°15°18°19°19°17°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)202443118227363581472319881814
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Phikal

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 Phikal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phikal

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 89 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 110 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 113 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 39 km

Towns and villages around Phikal

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

Places near Phikal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phikal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phikal.
What is the hottest month in Phikal?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Phikal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phikal?
July is the wettest month with about 581 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.