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Bagmati Province, Nepal

Phokte

Phokte is a locality in Bagmati Province, Nepal, 2,172 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct
Population–
Local time07:15
27.63° N, 85.98° EElevation 2,172 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phokteweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct

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

Phokte at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in June

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

584 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

12 mm of rain

Weather in Phokte

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°6°
Sat24 Oct18°8°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct19°8°
Mon26 Oct19°7°
Tue27 Oct21°8°
Wed28 Oct22°8°
Thu29 Oct13°12°15.2 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°55.7 mm
Sat31 Oct15°11°6.4 mm

When to go to Phokte

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score606684877261505160858268
High11°13°16°20°21°21°20°20°20°18°15°12°
Low0°1°3°7°11°14°16°15°14°9°5°2°
Rain (mm)20274589188372633584340771218
Wet days12361218252517601

What's on in Phokte

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 Phokte

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phokte

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 140 km
7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 21 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 116 km
6.7Chari̇̄koṭ 12 km ↑2015 · 16 km

Towns and villages around Phokte

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

Places near Phokte

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phokte?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phokte.
What is the hottest month in Phokte?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Phokte?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phokte?
August is the wettest month with about 584 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.