Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3 °C | — | 5 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 18.5 °C | — | 6 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 21.9 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 25 °C | — | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| May | 25.3 °C | — | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 26.5 °C | — | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 26.2 °C | — | 31 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 26.3 °C | — | 31 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 25.7 °C | — | 28 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 23.6 °C | — | 14 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| November | 20.8 °C | — | 3 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 17.9 °C | — | 2 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa on arrival at the airport (pre-apply online up to 15 days ahead to save time); pay by card but carry US dollars as back-up; extendable to 150 days a year.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 11 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 11 September 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, Japanese encephalitis and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces in areas <2,000m (~6,500 ft) elevation Rare cases in other areas throughout the country in areas <2,000 m (~6,500 ft) elevation No malaria transmission in Kathmandu (the capital), Pokhara, or on typical Himalayan treks. Preventive medication recommended: Areas <2,000m in Sudurpashchim and Kernali Provinces: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine All other areas with reported malaria transmission: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only) — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Kathmandu in August?
Kathmandu is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Kathmandu in August?
Expect 26.3°C in the afternoon and 20°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Kathmandu in August?
Around 31 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 100% of days.