Month guide · Kathmandu · Nepal
Kathmandu in July
What July is really like in Kathmandu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 24 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with heavy showers most days, often at night; the valley is green and quiet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 24
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Kathmandu: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 24 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:18
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:02
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny days and near-freezing nights; fewer visitors, though high passes on long treks may be snowbound.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Kathmandu, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Religious site · Budhanilkantha
Budhanilkantha Temple
Non-Hindus usually view the statue from beside the enclosure; combine it with a hike in Shivapuri park.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Chobhar
Taudaha Lake
A small lake south-west of the city on the road to Dakshinkali, linked by legend to the draining of the Kathmandu Valley by the bodhisattva Manjushri.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Street · Freak Street and Durbar Square
Freak Street
Have a cheap lunch here after visiting Durbar Square, away from the square's tourist restaurants.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Thamel
Thamel
Kathmandu's traveller district is a maze of lanes lined with trekking-gear shops, bookshops, singing-bowl stores and rooftop restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 24 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Kathmandu?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Kathmandu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Kathmandu?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with heavy showers most days, often at night; the valley is green and quiet.
+How warm is Kathmandu in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in July?
Expect rain on about 24 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.