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Sindhupalchowk
Sindhupalchowk
Bagmati Province, Nepal

Sotāṅ

Sotāṅ is a locality in Bagmati Province, Nepal, 2,042 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time17:58
27.83° N, 85.89° EElevation 2,042 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Sotāṅweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month134mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Sotāṅ at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in June

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

964 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

22 mm of rain

Weather in Sotāṅ

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 0 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct20°7°
Tue27 Oct22°8°
Wed28 Oct21°9°
Thu29 Oct16°13°12.4 mm
Fri30 Oct15°11°73.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°10°6.8 mm
Sun1 Nov21°9°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov20°9°
Tue3 Nov20°7°

When to go to Sotāṅ

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626581877260495059878572
High11°12°16°19°21°22°21°21°21°18°15°13°
Low0°1°3°7°11°15°17°16°14°9°5°2°
Rain (mm)3450711222665849809645881342227
Wet days12361218252517601

What's on in Sotāṅ

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

Nature around Sotāṅ

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 Sotāṅ

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sotāṅ

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Himalchuli 25 km ↘2015 · 122 km
7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 17 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 139 km
6.7Chari̇̄koṭ 12 km ↑2015 · 14 km

Towns and villages around Sotāṅ

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

Places near Sotāṅ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sotāṅ?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sotāṅ.
What is the hottest month in Sotāṅ?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Sotāṅ?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sotāṅ?
August is the wettest month with about 964 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.