Climate Insights for Rolpa

Rukum, Lumbini Province, Nepal

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
July
559mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Rolpa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1924mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 559mm of rainfall. Rolpa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 90cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -9° Feb Max: 7° Average: -1° Min: -8° Mar Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: -1° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Nov Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -2° Dec Max: 8° Average: 0° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rolpa vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 25mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 22mm Mar Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 262mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 559mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 434mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow

Rolpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1924mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 559mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 11mm. That's 548mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 90cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

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: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Rolpa 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 April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 Rolpa, which began on March 20, 2026. Rolpa 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 234mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1255mm across the season with a monthly average of 418mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 58cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rolpa 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
-9 °C
4 °C
7 km/h
47 mm
25 cm
Feb
-8 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
43 mm
22 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
58 mm
21 cm
Apr
-1 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
60 mm
7 cm
May
3 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
117 mm
1 cm
Jun
8 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
559 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
434 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
70 mm
1 cm
Nov
-2 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
11 mm
1 cm
Dec
-6 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
20 mm
10 cm
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