Nepal Kathmandu Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Kathmandu is good
February is good for Kathmandu.
February eases out of winter — afternoons climb to a comfortable 21°C while nights stay cool around 4°C. Rainfall remains low (about 20mm) and skies are mostly clear and sunny.
Air quality is still a concern through the dry winter, though typically a touch better than January as the season turns. Keep an N95-type mask for hazy mornings and check the live AQI.
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Kathmandu February Weather Stats
Avg High
21°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
3
20mm total
Sunshine
7.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
dry
UV Index
6
High
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 15
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
62 μg/m³
PM10
110 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
21°C
Nighttime
3°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 15 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Warming, mostly sunny days
- Losar at Boudhanath + Maha Shivaratri at Pashupatinath
- Moderate crowds and prices
- Good mountain visibility on clear mornings
Cons
- Cool nights still
- Lingering winter air pollution
- Hazy mornings possible
- Heating rare in budget rooms
February Events & Festivals
- Days warming, nights still cool
- Winter air pollution easing but still present
- Losar (Tibetan New Year, Feb-Mar) — vivid at Boudhanath
- Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) — major festival at Pashupatinath
Kathmandu in February — Full Picture
February eases out of winter — afternoons climb to a comfortable 21°C while nights stay cool around 4°C. Rainfall remains low (about 20mm) and skies are mostly clear and sunny.
Air quality is still a concern through the dry winter, though typically a touch better than January as the season turns. Keep an N95-type mask for hazy mornings and check the live AQI.
This is a quietly good month: warming days, decent mountain visibility on clear mornings, and moderate crowds and prices ahead of the March-April upswing. February also brings two of the year's most atmospheric events — Losar (Tibetan New Year) lights up Boudhanath's Tibetan community, and Maha Shivaratri draws thousands of sadhus and pilgrims to Pashupatinath.
Pack layers for the day-night swing. It's a comfortable time for the Durbar Squares, the stupas, Bhaktapur, and a Nagarkot trip when the haze is light.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Late winter warming up. Pleasant afternoons around 21°C, cool nights near 4°C. A jacket for mornings and evenings, lighter layers for the sunny day. Air quality still poor on still mornings — keep an N95-type mask handy.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
27.3°C
12°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
28°C
19.7°C
18.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
25.7°C
13.7°C
6.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current20°C
3°C
2/mo
Kathmandu Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19° | 2° | 2d·15mm | 7h | 70% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 4° | 3d·20mm | 7.5h | 65% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| March (Best) | 25° | 8° | 4d·35mm | 8h | 60% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 28° | 12° | 7d·60mm | 8h | 60% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| 29° | 16° | 12d·120mm | 7h | 68% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 28° | 19° | 16d·240mm | 5h | 78% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 28° | 20° | 20d·365mm | 4h | 82% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 28° | 20° | 19d·330mm | 4.5h | 82% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 28° | 19° | 13d·200mm | 5.5h | 78% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 26° | 14° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 68% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| November (Best) | 23° | 8° | 1d·10mm | 7.5h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 20° | 3° | 1d·10mm | 7h | 68% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit Kathmandu?
Kathmandu in February is good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kathmandu in February?
Kathmandu February averages a high of 21°C and a low of 4°C.
Does it rain much in Kathmandu in February?
Kathmandu February averages 20mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kathmandu in February?
Late winter warming up. Pleasant afternoons around 21°C, cool nights near 4°C. A jacket for mornings and evenings, lighter layers for the sunny day. Air quality still poor on still mornings — keep an N95-type mask handy.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu in February?
Kathmandu February sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 17:45, with 11h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kathmandu in February?
Kathmandu February air quality (AQI) averages 88, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 62μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kathmandu in February?
In February, Kathmandu is great for Losar celebrations at Boudhanath, Maha Shivaratri at Pashupatinath, Durbar Squares + Bhaktapur.
Is February peak season in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu February crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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