Climate Insights for Ilām

Ilam, Koshi, Nepal

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
July
863mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ilām is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 3240mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 863mm of rainfall. Ilām is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Mar Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Aug Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Ilām sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 25°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 287mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 558mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 863mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 534mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 397mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ilām is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 270mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 863mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 850mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Ilām is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ilām, which began on March 20, 2026. Ilām is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 597mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1954mm across the season with a monthly average of 651mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 590mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ilām 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
60 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
558 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
863 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
534 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
397 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)