Month guide · Kathmandu · Nepal
Kathmandu in February
What February is really like in Kathmandu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Irina Gelbukh, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warmer days and clear skies; a good time for city sightseeing and festivals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Kathmandu: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Monsoon (June–September). Frequent heavy rain, cloud-covered mountains and landslide-prone roads, but green landscapes and few tourists.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Losar — Tibetan New Year at Boudhanath (February or March)
- Maha Shivaratri — sadhus gather at Pashupatinath (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Tribhuvan International Airport
Everest mountain flight
Early-morning sightseeing flights from Kathmandu's domestic terminal fly east along the Himalaya for about an hour, giving every passenger a window view of peaks including Everest without trekking.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour in the air
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Nature · Chobhar
Taudaha Lake
Combine it with the Chobhar gorge and the Newar villages of Bungamati and Khokana on a half-day loop.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Historic site · Freak Street and Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The former royal square, also called Hanuman Dhoka after the palace guarded by a red-cloaked Hanuman statue, is a cluster of multi-roofed temples, palace courtyards and shrines.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Boudha
Boudhanath
Come in the late afternoon, walk the kora clockwise with the pilgrims, then watch the stupa from a rooftop café as butter lamps are lit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 4°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Kathmandu?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Kathmandu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Kathmandu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmer days and clear skies; a good time for city sightseeing and festivals.
+How warm is Kathmandu in February?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in February?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.