Climate Insights for Janakpur

Dhanusha, Madhesh Province, Nepal

Hottest
April
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
July
345 mm rain13.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Janakpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,328 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 345 mm of rainfall. Janakpur 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 Janakpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 52.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 13.6 in of rainfall. Janakpur 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 51°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°MayMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JunMax: 35°Average: 31°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: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 96°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 86°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 84°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°F
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Temperatures in Janakpur vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Janakpur vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmJunPrecipitation: 181mmJulPrecipitation: 345mmAugPrecipitation: 288mmSepPrecipitation: 260mmOctPrecipitation: 86mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 6mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inJunPrecipitation: 7.1inJulPrecipitation: 13.6inAugPrecipitation: 11.3inSepPrecipitation: 10.3inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Janakpur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,328 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 345 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 mm. That's 345 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.Janakpur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 13.6 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 13.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Janakpur 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 10km/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 5km/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.Janakpur 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 6mph, 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 3mph 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°60°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr30°85°F
May30°86°F
Jun31°87°F
Jul30°86°F
Aug30°85°F
Sep29°84°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Janakpur is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Janakpur is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 97°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 Janakpur 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 Janakpur 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 °C51 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C74 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
35 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C81 °F
35 °C95 °F
10 km/h6 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
345 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
288 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
260 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
25 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in