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Koshi, Nepal

Samankhu

Samankhu is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,047 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time20:17
27.28° N, 87.89° EElevation 1,047 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Samankhuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Samankhu at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in June

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

619 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

16 mm of rain

Weather in Samankhu

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct25°13°
Mon26 Oct26°13°
Tue27 Oct28°14°
Wed28 Oct28°16°
Thu29 Oct24°17°10 mm
Fri30 Oct20°17°51 mm
Sat31 Oct24°17°37.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°17°
Mon2 Nov27°15°
Tue3 Nov26°16°

When to go to Samankhu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score909585726453484857839898
High17°18°22°24°26°26°26°26°26°24°21°18°
Low8°9°12°15°17°20°21°20°19°15°12°10°
Rain (mm)2232681532554016195563651042016
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Samankhu

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 Samankhu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samankhu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 56 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 139 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 86 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 12 km

Towns and villages around Samankhu

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

Places near Samankhu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samankhu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samankhu.
What is the hottest month in Samankhu?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Samankhu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samankhu?
July is the wettest month with about 619 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.