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Basantapur Durbar Square

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Basantapur Durbar Square

Kathmandu, Nepal
Best timeNov–Apr
Set inKathmandu, Nepal
In season~68°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

45–81°F
CurrencyNPR
LanguageNepali
TimezoneUTC+05:45
On the map
Map showing the location of Basantapur Durbar Square
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–Mar. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 65%
WarmestJun · 81°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Apr, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Pashupatinath Temple
3 mi away
Budhanilkantha Temple
6 mi away
Changu Narayan Temple
7 mi away
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
8 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Basantapur Durbar Square?

The best time to visit Basantapur Durbar Square is November–April, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Where is Basantapur Durbar Square?

Basantapur Durbar Square is in Kathmandu, Nepal.

What is Basantapur Durbar Square known for?

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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