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Samethum

Samethum is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,788 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time10:52
27.44° N, 87.90° EElevation 1,788 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Samethumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

Best: Mar · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Samethum at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

742 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

17 mm of rain

Weather in Samethum

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Partly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct17°9°
Mon26 Oct18°9°
Tue27 Oct18°10°
Wed28 Oct19°11°
Thu29 Oct16°11°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct13°11°43.4 mm
Sat31 Oct13°10°31.3 mm
Sun1 Nov17°10°
Mon2 Nov17°10°0.5 mm

When to go to Samethum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575967676353474755787967
High10°11°15°17°19°20°20°20°19°17°14°12°
Low2°2°5°9°11°14°15°15°13°9°6°4°
Rain (mm)2543901852904817427124621342617
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Samethum

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 Samethum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samethum

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 139 km
6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 41 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 148 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Samethum

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

Places near Samethum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samethum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samethum.
What is the hottest month in Samethum?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Samethum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samethum?
July is the wettest month with about 742 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.