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Lumbini Province, Nepal

Saunethum

Saunethum is a locality in Lumbini Province, Nepal, 1,235 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time14:28
28.09° N, 83.21° EElevation 1,235 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Saunethumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec

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

Saunethum at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in May

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

644 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

14 mm of rain

Weather in Saunethum

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct23°14°
Fri30 Oct20°14°8.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°14°1.7 mm
Sun1 Nov23°13°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov23°14°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov23°13°
Wed4 Nov23°14°
Thu5 Nov22°12°
Fri6 Nov22°12°
Sat7 Nov21°13°

When to go to Saunethum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score798788836359525262839890
High15°17°22°26°26°26°25°25°24°22°19°16°
Low6°6°10°13°16°19°20°20°18°14°11°8°
Rain (mm)30343649146384644556366621422
Wet days33561520272519711

What's on in Saunethum

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

Nature around Saunethum

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 Saunethum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Saunethum

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 149 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 60 km
5.8Tulsipur 5 km ↗1953 · 87 km
5.7Dailekh 43 km →2023 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Saunethum

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

Places near Saunethum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saunethum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saunethum.
What is the hottest month in Saunethum?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Saunethum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saunethum?
July is the wettest month with about 644 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.