Weather in Kathmandu - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kathmandu, Nepal: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kathmandu
today🌧️ 24°💧 20 mm
Sun🌧️ 25°💧 25.8 mm
Mon🌧️ 25°💧 23.2 mm
Tue🌧️ 24°💧 22.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 20°💧 33.7 mm
Thu🌧️ 22°💧 19.6 mm
Fri🌧️ 23°💧 18.9 mm
Sat🌧️ 26°💧 51.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Kathmandu, the forecast high is 20°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 24°C to 27°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–27°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
25°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–27°C
cooler than 72% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
25°Cnear normal
usually 24°C–27°C
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
24°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–27°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–27°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–27°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
23°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–26°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 24°C1982: 26°C1983: 26°C1984: 23°C1985: 25°C1986: 26°C1987: 24°C1988: 25°C1989: 28°C1990: 25°C1991: 25°C1992: 28°C1993: 25°C1994: 28°C1995: 26°C1996: 25°C1997: 26°C1998: 26°C1999: 26°C2000: 25°C2001: 24°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 25°C2005: 25°C2006: 24°C2007: 25°C2008: 24°C2009: 25°C2010: 25°C2011: 25°C2012: 25°C2013: 25°C2014: 25°C2015: 26°C2016: 24°C2017: 26°C2018: 26°C2019: 26°C2020: 25°C2021: 25°C2022: 25°C2023: 26°C2024: 26°C2025: 25°C 2026 forecast: 23°C current forecast 23°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 1984 (23°C) and the warmest was 2002 (28°C). The current forecast averages 23°C - lower than in 98% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kathmandu

Kathmandu - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kathmandu 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
23°
around 20° at night · days with rain: 16
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 19° at night · rain chance 56%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
27°
around 15° at night · rain chance 27%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kathmandu: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 23° by day and 20° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 27° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kathmandu

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:21 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 20.01 mm · humidity 85% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:20 · night 21° · evening 21° · rain 25.84 mm · humidity 80% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 89%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:18 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 23.2 mm · humidity 80% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 90%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:17 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 22.13 mm · humidity 83% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 94%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:16 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 33.7 mm · humidity 98% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️22°moderate rain
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:15 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 19.62 mm · humidity 91% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:14 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 18.9 mm · humidity 87% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 97%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️26°moderate rain
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:13 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 51.18 mm · humidity 72% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 92%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️21°heavy rain
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:12 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 31.11 mm · humidity 90% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:10 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 8.55 mm · humidity 91% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️18°moderate rain
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:09 · night 18° · evening 18° · rain 31.53 mm · humidity 99% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:08 · night 18° · evening 20° · rain 17.58 mm · humidity 79% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 87%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:07 · night 18° · evening 20° · rain 18.45 mm · humidity 77% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 51%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:06 · night 19° · evening 22° · rain 8.7 mm · humidity 69% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 25%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:04 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 4.41 mm · humidity 69% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 72%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 18:03 · night 20° · evening 23° · rain 1.59 mm · humidity 67% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 49%

UV index in Kathmandu - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKathmandu03681111+5.6UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 35 min6Sat5.097Sun6.098Mon7.097Tue8.093Wed9.096Thu10.096Fri11.097Sat12.091Sun13.091Mon14.091Tue15.093Wed16.095Thu17.097Fri18.097Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kathmandu is 6 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Air quality and smog in Kathmandu

Air quality in Kathmandu is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 20.1 µg/m³, PM10: 20.2 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Kathmandu20.120.2good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 06:45).

Kathmandu weather through the year

Kathmandu - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: February, March, April, May.

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FAQ - Kathmandu weather

What is the weather like in Kathmandu today?
Today it is about 24° during the day and 20° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kathmandu?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.