Weather in April
April signals the height of spring in
Nepal, featuring warmer temperatures and increasing rainfall. Kathmandu, the capital city nestled in the hilly mid-region, sees average temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F). The southern lowland Terai regions experience even warmer conditions, with temperatures varying from 20°C (68°F) to 35°C (95°F). Higher up in the Himalayas, temperatures generally fluctuate between 5°C (41°F) and 15°C (59°F).
The lakeside city of Pokhara, famous for its panoramic mountain vistas, experiences average temperatures between 17°C (62.6°F) and 30°C (86°F). The city receives moderate rainfall during this month, which occasionally affects the visibility of the Himalayan peaks.
The Terai plains transition into a fully tropical climate in April. The region experiences high temperatures, significant humidity, and sporadic showers, marking a clear departure from the cooler and drier winter months.
In terms of precipitation, April is one of the rainier months of the year, signaling the transition towards the monsoon season. Rainfall events are more frequent and intense compared to
March, although the majority of the month remains dry.
Trekking routes in the high altitudes, including the Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit, are fully accessible, but trekkers should be prepared for sudden changes in weather, including possible rain showers. The Kathmandu Valley and the Chitwan National Park continue to be popular destinations. However, the increasing heat and humidity in the Terai region start to make wildlife viewing less comfortable towards the end of the month.
- Kathmandu - April »
With an average relative humidity of 53%, April is the least humid month in Kathmandu, Nepal. In Kathmandu in April, during 6 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Pokhara - April »
In Pokhara, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation. April showers truly take hold in Pokhara with the city recording a significant rise in rainfall, jumping from 60mm (2.36") to 128mm (5.04"). - Biratnagar - April »
April is the warmest month in Biratnagar exhibiting average temperatures of 36.8°C (98.2°F) at the peak and 24.3°C (75.7°F) at the base. On the first day of April in Biratnagar sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. - Bharatpur - April »
In Bharatpur, during April, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. In Bharatpur, during April, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. - Janakpur - April »
With an average relative humidity of 30%, April is the least humid month in Janakpur, Nepal. In Janakpur during April, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. - Bhaktapur - April »
In Bhaktapur during April, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. April's weather in Bhaktapur is a precursor to the impending monsoon, characterized by increased precipitation and humidity. - Nepalgunj - April »
Nepalgunj's transition into April is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) in March to a torrid 36.5°C (97.7°F). As Nepalgunj moves closer to the peak of summer, April arrives with higher temperatures and long sunny days. - Birendranagar - April »
When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Birendranagar? On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:53 pm +0545. - Itahari - April »
On the last day of April, in Itahari, Nepal, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:27 pm +0545. In April, the average sunshine duration in Itahari is 11.7h. - Tulsipur - April »
April is the least humid month in Tulsipur with an average relative humidity of 24%. In Tulsipur, Nepal, during April, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.