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Changu Narayan Temple

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Changu Narayan Temple

Kathmandu, Nepal
Best timeOct–Apr
Set inKathmandu, Nepal
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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

41–81°F
CurrencyNPR
LanguageNepali
TimezoneUTC+05:45
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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 windowOct–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

Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple, located on a hilltop of Changu in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. The temple was built in the 4th century AD and is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of three principal deities in Hinduism.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Apr, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
3 mi away
Pashupatinath Temple
5 mi away
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
6 mi away
Budhanilkantha Temple
6 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Changu Narayan Temple?

The best time to visit Changu Narayan Temple is October–April, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Where is Changu Narayan Temple?

Changu Narayan Temple is in Kathmandu, Nepal.

What is Changu Narayan Temple known for?

Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple, located on a hilltop of Changu in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. The temple was built in the 4th century AD and is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of three principal deities in Hinduism.

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