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Sakhewa

Sakhewa is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,361 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time07:45
27.09° N, 87.71° EElevation 1,361 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Sakhewaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Sakhewa at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in June

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

514 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

12 mm of rain

Weather in Sakhewa

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct25°17°
Wed28 Oct26°18°
Thu29 Oct22°17°4.8 mm
Fri30 Oct18°17°24 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°80.8 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°
Mon2 Nov24°17°
Tue3 Nov24°17°
Wed4 Nov23°15°

When to go to Sakhewa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score859185726658535261839894
High16°17°22°25°25°26°25°25°25°23°20°17°
Low6°7°10°13°16°19°20°20°18°14°10°7°
Rain (mm)172139105198323514429285771612
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Sakhewa

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 Sakhewa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sakhewa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 83 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 115 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 109 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 34 km

Towns and villages around Sakhewa

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

Places near Sakhewa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sakhewa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakhewa.
What is the hottest month in Sakhewa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakhewa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakhewa?
July is the wettest month with about 514 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.