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Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Shirkhung

Shirkhung is a locality in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, 2,069 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time22:21
28.48° N, 83.54° EElevation 2,069 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Shirkhungweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month75mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Shirkhung at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

588 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

17 mm of rain

Weather in Shirkhung

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°12°
Fri23 Oct22°10°
Sat24 Oct22°9°
Sun25 Oct23°9°
Mon26 Oct23°10°
Tue27 Oct24°12°
Wed28 Oct26°10°
Thu29 Oct20°15°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°16°66.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°13°2.5 mm

When to go to Shirkhung

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565771856556484858838672
High11°11°15°19°21°22°22°21°21°18°16°13°
Low-2°-2°1°5°9°13°16°15°13°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)26376185182388588544325751817
Wet days33561520272519711

What's on in Shirkhung

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

Nature around Shirkhung

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 Shirkhung

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shirkhung

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 120 km
6.6Himalchuli 30 km ↘2015 · 129 km
5.9Kusma 15 km ↘1954 · 45 km
5.8Tulsipur 5 km ↗1953 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Shirkhung

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

Places near Shirkhung

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shirkhung?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shirkhung.
What is the hottest month in Shirkhung?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Shirkhung?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shirkhung?
July is the wettest month with about 588 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.