Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Nepal in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 16 cities listed in Nepal range from 14.8°C in Pokhara to 22.3°C in Biratnagar. Monthly rainfall ranges from 8.9 mm in Biratnagar to 131 mm in Pokhara.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Nepal
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara | 14.8°C4.3°C | 4.3°C | 131 | 15.9 |
| Bharatpur, Nepal | 20.7°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 27 | 4.1 |
| Birgañj | 21.7°C10.2°C | 10.2°C | 13 | 1.8 |
| Biratnagar | 22.3°C11.1°C | 11.1°C | 8.9 | 1.4 |
| Dhangaḍhi̇̄ | 19.4°C7.5°C | 7.5°C | 27 | 3.1 |
| Hetauda | 19.7°C9.2°C | 9.2°C | 24 | 3.9 |
| Janakpur | 21.8°C10.4°C | 10.4°C | 13 | 1.8 |
| Butwāl | 21.2°C10.6°C | 10.6°C | 21 | 3.1 |
| Dharān | 19.9°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 9.5 | 1.9 |
| Nepalgunj | 20.2°C8.2°C | 8.2°C | 27 | 3.0 |
| Birendranagar | 18.4°C6.8°C | 6.8°C | 41 | 4.4 |
| Madhyapur Thimi | 15.6°C6.6°C | 6.6°C | 42 | 5.4 |
| Lahān | 21.4°C10.1°C | 10.1°C | 11 | 1.7 |
| Bhimdatta | 19.8°C7.2°C | 7.2°C | 30 | 3.2 |
| Triyuga | 21.4°C10.6°C | 10.6°C | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| Inaruwa | 21.6°C10.8°C | 10.8°C | 8.9 | 1.4 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.