Kathmandu in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kathmandu in january 2025
The weather in Kathmandu in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
18%
5%
2%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
15%
7%
4%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
16%
8%
2%
Weather at 3am
41°F
79%
15%
5%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kathmandu in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kathmandu in january.
The climate of Kathmandu in january is good
The weather in january in Kathmandu is dry ; it does not rain often (1in of rainfall over 2 days).
The climate is fairly cold in this location this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 65°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kathmandu is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kathmandu in the month of january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2015. You can hope to have about 16 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 52% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Kathmandu is generally 10:35. Sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset is at 17:31.
With a good weather, this month is a good time to go in this city in Nepal.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kathmandu in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 66% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kathmandu in january 2024:
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 65°F
43°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
41°F to 63°F
43°F to 65°F
45°F to 68°F
45°F to 68°F
43°F to 65°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 61°F
40°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 63°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 58°F
36°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
36°F to 59°F
38°F to 63°F
38°F to 58°F
40°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Nepal in january
Cities near Kathmandu:
| Bodnath in january | tolerable weather |
| Patan in january | good weather |
| Bhaktapur in january | tolerable weather |
| Nagarkot in january | tolerable weather |
| Banepa in january | tolerable weather |
| Langtang National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Bharatpur in january | perfect weather |
| Chitwan National Park in january | perfect weather |
| Bandipur in january | very bad weather |
| Janakpur in january | perfect weather |
| Lukla in january | very bad weather |
| Pokhara in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kathmandu
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Kathmandu in january:
Weather data for Kathmandu for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kathmandu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kathmandu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kathmandu.