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Phiwa

Phiwa is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,025 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:54
26.95° N, 87.55° EElevation 1,025 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phiwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month75mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Phiwa at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in April

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

479 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

9 mm of rain

Weather in Phiwa

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct27°15°
Tue27 Oct29°14°
Wed28 Oct29°17°
Thu29 Oct24°18°2.7 mm
Fri30 Oct19°17°49.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°36.1 mm
Sun1 Nov27°15°
Mon2 Nov26°16°
Tue3 Nov26°15°

When to go to Phiwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score939585605854484859799798
High17°19°24°27°27°27°26°26°26°24°21°19°
Low7°8°12°15°18°21°21°21°20°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1416267516428247936425675149
Wet days126132126302924911

What's on in Phiwa

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 Phiwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phiwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 105 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 96 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 128 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 55 km

Towns and villages around Phiwa

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

Places near Phiwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phiwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phiwa.
What is the hottest month in Phiwa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Phiwa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phiwa?
July is the wettest month with about 479 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.