Climate Insights for Biratnagar

Morang, Koshi Province, Nepal

Hottest
April
35°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
July
403 mm rain15.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Biratnagar is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 403 mm of rainfall. Biratnagar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Biratnagar is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 63.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 15.9 in of rainfall. Biratnagar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°MarMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°AprMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°JunMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°JulMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°AugMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°SepMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 17°DecMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 92°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 86°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°F
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Temperatures in Biratnagar vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Biratnagar vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmAprPrecipitation: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 115mmJunPrecipitation: 282mmJulPrecipitation: 403mmAugPrecipitation: 351mmSepPrecipitation: 277mmOctPrecipitation: 94mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inJunPrecipitation: 11.1inJulPrecipitation: 15.9inAugPrecipitation: 13.8inSepPrecipitation: 10.9inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Biratnagar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 403 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 mm. That's 403 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Biratnagar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 15.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Biratnagar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Biratnagar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr29°83°F
May29°85°F
Jun30°86°F
Jul30°85°F
Aug30°86°F
Sep29°84°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Biratnagar is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Biratnagar is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Biratnagar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Biratnagar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
35 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
403 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C80 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in