January weather forecast
Nepal

January, the middle month of winter, is one of the coldest months of the year in Nepal. In the capital city of Kathmandu, located in the hilly mid-region, average temperatures range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 10°C (50°F), while in the southern lowland Terai regions, temperatures are slightly milder, varying between 5°C (41°F) and 20°C (68°F). Higher up in the Himalayan regions, temperatures often plunge below 0°C (32°F), with heavy snowfall in areas above 3,000 meters.

Pokhara, a popular city known for its lakes and panoramic mountain views, experiences average temperatures from 8°C (46.4°F) to 20°C (68°F) in January. Despite the chill, the weather is typically dry, and skies are often clear, offering remarkable views of the snow-clad Himalayas.

Contrastingly, the Terai plains can get enveloped in thick winter fog, limiting visibility for several days. This foggy condition, also known as the "Terai Cold Wave", is a unique January weather feature in these regions.

The climate in January is markedly colder compared to the preceding month of December and the following month of February. However, while February sees a gradual increase in temperatures, it also brings the start of the winter rain, making January the driest month of the winter season. This absence of precipitation combined with cold temperatures often leads to a freeze in high altitude regions, making trekking routes such as the Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit less accessible.

Moreover, while the Kathmandu Valley, despite the cold, remains accessible and offers pleasant trekking conditions, the Chitwan National Park in the Terai region provides an excellent wildlife viewing experience in January's cool and dry climate.

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• Kathmandu - January »
  January, with an average high of 19.1°C (66.4°F) and a low of 2.4°C (36.3°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Kathmandu, Nepal. January is Kathmandu's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 19.1°C (66.4°F) and lows of 2.4°C (36.3°F).
• Pokhara - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Pokhara, Nepal. In Pokhara during January, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Biratnagar - January »
  In Biratnagar during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Biratnagar sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm.
• Bharatpur - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Bharatpur is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days. With average high and low temperatures of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F) respectively, January is Bharatpur's coldest month.
• Janakpur - January »
  Temperature records in Janakpur mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 23.5°C (74.3°F) and lows at 11.1°C (52°F). January marks the commencement of the year in Janakpur, Nepal with an average low temperature of 11.1°C (52°F) and a high of 23.5°C (74.3°F).
• Bhaktapur - January »
  In Bhaktapur during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Bhaktapur during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Nepalgunj - January »
  January, with an average high of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low of 9°C (48.2°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Nepalgunj, Nepal. Nepalgunj experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low of 9°C (48.2°F).
• Birendranagar - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and a low-temperature average of 5.4°C (41.7°F), is the coldest month in Birendranagar. Birendranagar notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and a low of 5.4°C (41.7°F).
• Itahari - January »
  Itahari's January weather, with an average high temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low temperature of 12.8°C (55°F), tends to be the coldest of the year. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Itahari, Nepal.
• Tulsipur - January »
  In Tulsipur, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 22.9°C (73.2°F) at the peak and 10.1°C (50.2°F) at the lowest. On the last day of January, in Tulsipur, Nepal, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:54 pm +0545.