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Koshi, Nepal

Sakethun

Sakethun is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,942 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time20:29
27.54° N, 87.81° EElevation 1,942 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Sakethunweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month110mm
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sakethun at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

651 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

13 mm of rain

Weather in Sakethun

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°13°
Mon26 Oct24°11°
Tue27 Oct26°12°
Wed28 Oct26°12°
Thu29 Oct22°15°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct19°17°47.1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°44.7 mm
Sun1 Nov25°16°3.2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°14°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov24°14°

When to go to Sakethun

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score697179796658515259889380
High13°13°16°19°21°22°22°22°22°20°17°15°
Low3°3°7°10°13°16°17°17°15°11°8°5°
Rain (mm)2035711482324176516484111102013
Wet days12591519282719511

What's on in Sakethun

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 Sakethun

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sakethun

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 125 km
6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 40 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 147 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Sakethun

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

Places near Sakethun

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sakethun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakethun.
What is the hottest month in Sakethun?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakethun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakethun?
July is the wettest month with about 651 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.