Dharān, Nepal Weather & Climate 2026

Cwa Humid Subtropical (dry winter)

Monthly climate averages for Dharān, Nepal. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Dharān, Nepal experiences average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Oct

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
6.5/10
Best: February, March, April, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 27°C / 18°C
Feels Like 30°C / 20°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 149 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 9 km/h
Dew Point 18°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
30°C
April
Avg Low18°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
9°C
January
Avg High20°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
0days
November
Avg High25°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
11 km/h
April (Gusts 35)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.

Sun Position
Sunrise 05:03
Daylight 13.8h
Sunset 18:52

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Dharān, Nepal

Continent
Asia
Country
Nepal
City
Dharān
Population
173.1K
Coordinates
26.81°, 87.28°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 28 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 20°C / 9°C . Feb: 22°C / 12°C . Mar: 27°C / 15°C . Apr: 30°C / 18°C . May: 30°C / 22°C . Jun: 29°C / 24°C . Jul: 29°C / 25°C . Aug: 29°C / 25°C . Sep: 29°C / 24°C . Oct: 27°C / 20°C . Nov: 25°C / 14°C . Dec: 22°C / 10°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 85 mm 170 mm 255 mm 340 mm 425 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 5 mm. Feb: 12 mm. Mar: 28 mm. Apr: 56 mm. May: 126 mm. Jun: 309 mm. Jul: 496 mm. Aug: 377 mm. Sep: 277 mm. Oct: 95 mm. Nov: 1 mm. Dec: 4 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 60%. Apr: 62%. May: 74%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 87%. Aug: 86%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 73%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 9 km/h . Sep: 8 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 7h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 5.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
20°C / 9°C
Feels Like
20°C / 8°C
Rain
2days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
5 Moderate
February best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
2days (12 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
March best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 15°C
Feels Like
28°C / 15°C
Rain
5days (28 mm) Good
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
60% Moderate
UV
7.3 Very High
April best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 19°C
Rain
9days (56 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
30°C / 22°C
Feels Like
34°C / 24°C
Rain
19days (126 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
29°C / 24°C
Feels Like
35°C / 29°C
Rain
26days (309 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
July
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 29°C
Rain
29days (496 mm) Wet
Sun
6.5h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7.4 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 29°C
Rain
29days (377 mm) Wet
Sun
7.4h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
7.3 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
29°C / 24°C
Feels Like
34°C / 28°C
Rain
26days (277 mm) Wet
Sun
7.6h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
6.8 High
October
Good
Temp
27°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 22°C
Rain
10days (95 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
6.1 High
November best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 14°C
Feels Like
26°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.2 High
December best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 10°C
Feels Like
22°C / 9°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
4.6 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 20°C / 9°C 20°C / 8°C 2days (5 mm) Excellent 9.2h Good 75% Muggy 5 Moderate Good View Details
February best 22°C / 12°C 22°C / 11°C 2days (12 mm) Excellent 9.8h Good 68% Muggy 6.2 High Excellent View Details
March best 27°C / 15°C 28°C / 15°C 5days (28 mm) Good 10.5h Excellent 60% Moderate 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details
April best 30°C / 18°C 32°C / 19°C 9days (56 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 62% Muggy 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details
May 30°C / 22°C 34°C / 24°C 19days (126 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 74% Muggy 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
June 29°C / 24°C 35°C / 29°C 26days (309 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 83% Humid 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
July 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 29°C 29days (496 mm) Wet 6.5h Fair 87% Very Muggy 7.4 Very High Wet View Details
August 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 29°C 29days (377 mm) Wet 7.4h Good 86% Very Muggy 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
September 29°C / 24°C 34°C / 28°C 26days (277 mm) Wet 7.6h Good 86% Very Muggy 6.8 High Wet View Details
October 27°C / 20°C 32°C / 22°C 10days (95 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 81% Humid 6.1 High Good View Details
November best 25°C / 14°C 26°C / 14°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 9.7h Good 72% Muggy 5.2 High Excellent View Details
December best 22°C / 10°C 22°C / 9°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 9.2h Good 73% Muggy 4.6 Moderate Excellent View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Dharān are February, March, April, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dharān, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dharān is April, with average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dharān is January, with average overnight lows of 9°C (49°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dharān is July, averaging 496mm of precipitation across 29 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dharān runs through July, August, June, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Dharān.
Dharān receives approximately 109 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dharān.
The least favorable months to visit Dharān are June, July, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider February, March, April, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Dharān is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Dharān is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Dharān are 9 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 11 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 21 mph).
Dharān averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in November.
The annual average dew point in Dharān is 18°C (64°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Dharān has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Dharān ranges from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Dharān, with a climate score of 3.3/10. Consider visiting during February, March, April, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Dharān, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 29°C (85°F) and 26 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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