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Gandaki Pradesh
Gandaki Pradesh
Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Rau

Rau is a locality in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, 2,224 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now1°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time04:44
28.54° N, 84.37° EElevation 2,224 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Rauweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low16° / 6°
Rain this month67mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Rau at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

342 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

18 mm of rain

Weather in Rau

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°-1°
Sun25 Oct12°0°
Mon26 Oct14°2°
Tue27 Oct14°2°
Wed28 Oct15°1°
Thu29 Oct13°4°14.7 mm
Fri30 Oct11°9°148.9 mm
Sat31 Oct11°4°78.2 mm
Sun1 Nov14°1°0.5 mm

When to go to Rau

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535150625353464755726957
High7°8°11°13°16°19°20°20°19°16°12°10°
Low-3°-2°1°4°7°11°14°14°12°6°2°0°
Rain (mm)42618984112228342332221671822
Wet days23561318252517711

What's on in Rau

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.

Earthquakes around Rau

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 49 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 56 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 67 km
5.6Mustāng 43 km ↖1987 · 125 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rau.
What is the hottest month in Rau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rau?
July is the wettest month with about 342 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.