🇳🇵 Kathmandu vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Kathmandu, Nepal vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kathmandu is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kathmandu is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇵 Kathmandu🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high25°C20°C
Hottest monthMay (29°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year106108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitFebruary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇳🇵 Kathmandu

Best around February, November, December. Hottest in May (29°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kathmandu or Tokyo warmer?

Kathmandu is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kathmandu or Tokyo?

Tokyo is rainier — Kathmandu sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kathmandu vs Tokyo?

Kathmandu is best around February, November, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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