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Koshi, Nepal

Thumsa

Thumsa is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 1,688 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time00:33
27.42° N, 87.89° EElevation 1,688 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Thumsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month130mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

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

Thumsa at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in June

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

723 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

17 mm of rain

Weather in Thumsa

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct20°11°
Tue27 Oct21°12°
Wed28 Oct21°12°
Thu29 Oct18°13°11.1 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°58.1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°43.7 mm
Sun1 Nov20°12°
Mon2 Nov20°12°
Tue3 Nov19°10°

When to go to Thumsa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score677078726454484957838977
High12°13°17°19°21°22°22°22°21°19°16°14°
Low4°4°7°11°13°15°16°16°15°11°8°6°
Rain (mm)2440861802864707236894471302517
Wet days126121924302922711

What's on in Thumsa

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 Thumsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Thumsa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 141 km
6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 43 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 146 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Thumsa

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

Places near Thumsa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thumsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thumsa.
What is the hottest month in Thumsa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Thumsa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thumsa?
July is the wettest month with about 723 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.