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Saikham

Saikham is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,060 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 time06:25
26.84° N, 87.64° EElevation 1,060 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Saikhamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Saikham at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in April

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

677 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 34 km

Weather in Saikham

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct24°16°
Sun25 Oct25°16°
Mon26 Oct27°17°
Tue27 Oct27°17°
Wed28 Oct27°18°
Thu29 Oct22°17°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct18°17°115.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°17°73.7 mm
Sun1 Nov22°16°

When to go to Saikham

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score899585626253454557799798
High17°19°24°27°26°26°25°25°25°24°21°18°
Low6°8°11°15°18°20°21°20°19°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)161828821983896774903461051510
Wet days126132126302924911

What's on in Saikham

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

Monuments and museums in Saikham

All monuments

Nature around Saikham

Nature in Nepal

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Saikham

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Saikham

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 111 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 102 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 126 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 63 km

Towns and villages around Saikham

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

Places near Saikham

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saikham?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saikham.
What is the hottest month in Saikham?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Saikham?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saikham?
July is the wettest month with about 677 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.