Climate Insights for Nepalgunj

Banke, Lumbini Province, Nepal

Hottest
May
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low47°F low
Wettest
July
339 mm rain13.3 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nepalgunj is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,150 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 339 mm of rainfall. Nepalgunj is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Nepalgunj is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 45.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 13.3 in of rainfall. Nepalgunj is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°FebMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°MarMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°AprMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 21°MayMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°JunMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 27°JulMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°AugMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 88°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°F
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Temperatures in Nepalgunj vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May 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 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nepalgunj vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmJunPrecipitation: 172mmJulPrecipitation: 339mmAugPrecipitation: 254mmSepPrecipitation: 209mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 6mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 2inJunPrecipitation: 6.8inJulPrecipitation: 13.3inAugPrecipitation: 10inSepPrecipitation: 8.2inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Nepalgunj is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,150 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 339 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 mm. That's 336 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.Nepalgunj is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 13.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.1 in. That's 13.2 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Nepalgunj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Nepalgunj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°56°F
Feb18°64°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr28°83°F
May30°86°F
Jun31°88°F
Jul29°85°F
Aug29°84°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov20°67°F
Dec15°59°F

The best time to visit Nepalgunj is during February, March and November, 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, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nepalgunj is during February, March and November, 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, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°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 Nepalgunj 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 Nepalgunj 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
9 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
36 °C97 °F
8 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
36 °C96 °F
7 km/h5 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
339 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in