Month guide · Kathmandu · Nepal
Kathmandu in September
What September is really like in Kathmandu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Rain eases late in the month and Indra Jatra fills Kathmandu Durbar Square with chariots and masked dances.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 6th-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 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm days, rhododendrons in the hills and the second trekking season, with haze and afternoon storms increasing into May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September 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 September
- Indra Jatra — the Kumari's chariot procession (usually September)
- Dashain (late September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
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
Garden · Thamel
Garden of Dreams
A neoclassical garden of pavilions, fountains and lawns created in the 1920s for Field Marshal Kaiser Shumsher Rana and restored with Austrian support.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 16 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 September 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 September a good time to visit Kathmandu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain eases late in the month and Indra Jatra fills Kathmandu Durbar Square with chariots and masked dances.
+How warm is Kathmandu in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in September?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.