Weather in Kathmandu in January
In an average January, Kathmandu sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 4°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 4°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 7°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
22°C
2023-01-31
Lowest
6°C
1983-01-02
Low
Highest
11°C
2021-01-04
Lowest
-1°C
2013-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
11°C
2021-01-04
Lowest
-3°C
2013-01-09
Humidity
Highest
10.5 g/m³
1990-01-23
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
2023-01-08
Wind
Highest
11 km/h
2023-01-27
Lowest
3 km/h
1987-01-12
Gust
Highest
54 km/h
1994-01-15
Lowest
14 km/h
1995-01-15
Precip
Wettest
166 mm
2020
Driest
1 mm
2006
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