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Gandaki Pradesh
Gandaki Pradesh
Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Raikot

Raikot is a locality in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, 1,033 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 time03:05
27.80° N, 84.13° EElevation 1,033 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Raikotweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Raikot at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in April

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

860 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

11 mm of rain

Weather in Raikot

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct20°16°54 mm
Sun1 Nov23°15°
Mon2 Nov22°16°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov23°16°
Wed4 Nov22°16°
Thu5 Nov22°15°
Fri6 Nov22°15°
Sat7 Nov21°14°
Sun8 Nov22°12°

When to go to Raikot

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score899388715551454558829998
High17°19°24°28°28°28°26°26°26°24°21°18°
Low5°6°9°13°17°20°21°21°19°15°10°7°
Rain (mm)252535104293560860684438921122
Wet days23571521262519811

What's on in Raikot

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 Raikot

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Raikot

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 76 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 83 km
6.1Dhulikhel 1 km ↖2015 · 140 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 51 km

Towns and villages around Raikot

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

Places near Raikot

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Raikot?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Raikot.
What is the hottest month in Raikot?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Raikot?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Raikot?
July is the wettest month with about 860 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.