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Karnali Pradesh, Nepal

Rike

Rike is a locality in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, 3,270 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now-2°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time00:43
29.15° N, 82.93° EElevation 3,270 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Rikeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low11° / -3°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Rike at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

242 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

12 mm of rain

Weather in Rike

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

14-day forecast
-2°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct9°-1°
Tue27 Oct10°0°
Wed28 Oct11°1°
Thu29 Oct12°4°
Fri30 Oct8°4°19.9 mm
Sat31 Oct7°-4°
Sun1 Nov8°-5°
Mon2 Nov8°-3°
Tue3 Nov7°-5°

When to go to Rike

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514846453548423941505655
High0°1°4°7°11°16°16°16°15°11°7°4°
Low-16°-15°-12°-8°-2°4°8°8°5°-3°-7°-11°
Rain (mm)3032392747112242254139371218
Wet days34561318262416511

What's on in Rike

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Rike

Nature in Nepal

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nepal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Rike

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 139 km
5.8Tulsipur 5 km ↗1953 · 123 km
5.7Dailekh 43 km →2023 · 82 km
5.6Mangalsen 57 km ↗1991 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Rike

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

Places near Rike

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rike?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rike.
What is the hottest month in Rike?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Rike?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rike?
July is the wettest month with about 242 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.