Month guide · Kathmandu · Nepal
Kathmandu in March
What March is really like in Kathmandu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sudan Shrestha, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring trekking season begins; rhododendrons bloom in the hills, but haze often softens mountain views.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Kathmandu: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (21°C (70°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:14
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Autumn (October–November). Clear skies, comfortable days and the main festival and trekking season; the busiest and most expensive time.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Holi (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Patan (Lalitpur)
Patan Durbar Square
Spend the afternoon here, then stay for dusk when locals gather on the temple steps.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Museum · Patan (Lalitpur)
Patan Museum
Housed in the Keshav Narayan Chowk wing of Patan's royal palace, this museum displays bronze and stone Hindu and Buddhist sculpture with clear explanations of iconography.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Street · Old City
Asan and Indra Chowk market walk
Walk it in the morning when the vegetable sellers are out, and step into side courtyards such as those off Kel Tole to find hidden shrines.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
- History
Museum · Durbar Marg
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
The royal palace at the top of Durbar Marg became a museum after Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2008.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 8°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Kathmandu?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Kathmandu?
It is one of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Spring trekking season begins; rhododendrons bloom in the hills, but haze often softens mountain views.
+How warm is Kathmandu in March?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.