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Nowhere is the world is the climate so distinct
and poles apart. The long stretch of the northern frontier, which is mostly
rugged terrain, towered
by the mighty Himalayas experiences arctic type of climate
and a few hours down south at the fringes
of the Indian borderlands the landscape
and climate changes dramatically as the elevation decreases.
With lush green
tropical forests and vast stretches of plains one can encounter hot humid
climate.
The year is divided into 4 different seasons in Nepal - winter,
spring, monsoon and autumn. The best period to visit the country for plant lovers
is during spring
when the flowers are in full bloom. The mountain slopes are
covered with beautiful and colorful
flowers. Spring season commences from early
March and continues until late May. Even though the
days are clear haze disturbs
the mountain views. Late May, and the downpour begins. It continues till
late
August. Come September and the autumn season begins. It continues till late
November. With
temperate climate, clear blue skies and extraordinary mountain
views it is the best season to visit the
country. Winter begins in late November
and continues till late February.
Temperature
Chart (
In
Celsius)
| Months |
Kathmandu |
Pokhara |
Chitwan |
| ? |
Max. |
Min. |
Max. |
Min. |
Max. |
Min. |
| January |
19 |
2 |
20 |
8 |
24 |
7 |
| February |
20 |
4 |
21 |
8 |
26 |
8 |
| March |
25 |
8 |
27 |
11 |
33 |
12 |
| April |
30 |
11 |
30 |
16 |
35 |
18 |
| May |
30 |
16 |
30 |
19 |
35 |
20 |
| June |
30 |
20 |
30 |
20 |
35 |
23 |
| July |
20 |
21 |
30 |
21 |
33 |
24 |
| August |
29 |
20 |
30 |
21 |
33 |
24 |
| September |
27 |
19 |
29 |
20 |
32 |
22 |
| October |
23 |
15 |
27 |
18 |
31 |
18 |
| November |
23 |
4 |
23 |
11 |
29 |
12 |
| December |
20 |
2 |
20 |
8 |
24 |
8 |
Rainfall Chart (In
mm.)
| Months |
Kathmandu |
Pokhara |
Chitwan |
| January |
25 |
15 |
10 |
| February |
25 |
15 |
10 |
| March |
75 |
30 |
10 |
| April |
50 |
50 |
15 |
| May |
100 |
300 |
200 |
| June |
225 |
575 |
300 |
| July |
375 |
800 |
500 |
| August |
360 |
700 |
450 |
| September |
175 |
575 |
400 |
| October |
50 |
220 |
100 |
| November |
10 |
20 |
5 |
| December |
10 |
5 |
5 |
Climate
Chart
| Kathmandu |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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| Chances
of dry
day |
95% |
91% |
93% |
85% |
74% |
54% |
33% |
37% |
62% |
88% |
98% |
99% |
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| Hours
of Sunshine |
5.54 |
5.39 |
7.37 |
9.3 |
5.43 |
4.54 |
2.37 |
2.23 |
3.18 |
5.12 |
5.12 |
5.06 |
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| Pokhara |
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| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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| Chances
of dry
day |
94% |
94% |
89% |
80% |
53% |
5% |
3% |
3% |
7% |
64% |
96% |
99% |
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| Hours
of Sunshine |
5.49 |
6.23 |
7.19 |
8.59 |
5.17 |
4.02 |
2.04 |
1.34 |
1.44 |
4.3 |
4.51 |
5.12 |
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