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Karnali Pradesh
Karnali Pradesh
Karnali Pradesh, Nepal

Ranakot

Ranakot is a locality in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, 2,104 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time10:25
29.52° N, 81.92° EElevation 2,104 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Ranakotweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Ranakot at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

249 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

21 mm of rain

Weather in Ranakot

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 27%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°7°
Mon26 Oct18°7°
Tue27 Oct19°9°
Wed28 Oct19°8°
Thu29 Oct18°9°
Fri30 Oct10°8°29.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°6°3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°8°
Mon2 Nov20°10°

When to go to Ranakot

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495065836767575766858667
High10°10°14°18°20°21°21°21°20°18°16°13°
Low-4°-2°1°5°9°13°15°15°12°7°4°1°
Rain (mm)5164786384101249246149492127
Wet days43561414252316602

What's on in Ranakot

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 Ranakot

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ranakot

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Pithoragarh 69 km →1966 · 100 km
6.5Mangalsen 53 km ↑1980 · 81 km
6.0Mangalsen 57 km ↖1966 · 105 km
5.9Pithoragarh 35 km ↗1964 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Ranakot

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

Places near Ranakot

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ranakot?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ranakot.
What is the hottest month in Ranakot?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranakot?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ranakot?
July is the wettest month with about 249 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.