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Cheap flights to Kathmandu
Pagoda-filled Durbar Squares, the giant stupa of Boudhanath and the starting point for treks into the Himalaya.
- Best weather
- Feb to Apr, Oct to Dec
- Wet season
- Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Jun, 30°C
- Airport
- KTM
Best time to visit Kathmandu
The best time to visit Kathmandu for the weather is from February to April and from October to December, when daytime highs average 20 to 29°C (68 to 84°F) and it's mostly dry.
Kathmandu has a wet season from June to September, when most of the year's rain falls: about 23 rainy days in July, against about 1 rainy day in November. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is June, with highs around 30°C (85°F); the coolest is January, at around 19°C (67°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night.
Kathmandu weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C 67°F | 3°C 37°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, mild |
| February Best | 22°C 72°F | 5°C 42°F | 3 rainy days | Dry season, mild |
| March Best | 26°C 79°F | 9°C 48°F | 4 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| April Best | 29°C 83°F | 12°C 54°F | 7 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| May | 29°C 85°F | 16°C 61°F | 12 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| June | 30°C 85°F | 19°C 67°F | 17 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
| July | 29°C 84°F | 20°C 69°F | 23 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
| August | 29°C 84°F | 20°C 68°F | 23 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
| September | 29°C 83°F | 19°C 66°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
| October Best | 27°C 81°F | 14°C 57°F | 4 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| November Best | 24°C 74°F | 8°C 47°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, mild |
| December Best | 20°C 68°F | 4°C 40°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, mild |
Long-term averages from Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Kathmandu
Farepop finds fares to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 7,400 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 8,900 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 11,700 km · about 15 hours non-stop Auckland 11,800 km · about 15 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 7,000 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop Boston 7,400 mi · about 15.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 11,000 km · about 14.5 hours non-stop Calgary 11,000 km · about 14.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Newcastle 4,600 mi · about 9.5 hours non-stop London 4,600 mi · about 9.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 5,700 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop Athens 5,700 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Kathmandu
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Kathmandu: questions
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
For the weather, from February to April and from October to December, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport), 1991–2020.
When is the rainy season in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu's wet season runs from June to September. July is usually the wettest month, with about 23 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Kathmandu?
Farepop finds fares to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
How can I find cheap flights to Kathmandu?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Kathmandu costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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