Kathmandu Braces for Three Days of Building Heavy Rain

Kathmandu is heading into a wet spell. After a dry, cloudy Wednesday 28 October, heavy rain arrives on Thursday 29 October and gets stronger each day, with about 55.5 mm expected in the city over the next three days. The worst of it comes on Saturday 31 October.

Kathmandu weather day by day

Wednesday 28 October: cloudy and dry

The calm before the rain. Skies stay cloudy, with a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F). No rain is expected and winds are very light, so this is the best day to get outdoor jobs done.

Thursday 29 October: the rain begins

Heavy rain moves in, bringing about 15.8 mm. It is the mildest day of the spell, with a high of 23°C (73°F), but the cloud and rain mean it will not feel bright. Winds stay light, with a maximum of 8 km/h.

Friday 30 October: rain turns heavier

The rain more than doubles to about 39.7 mm, and the high drops to 18°C (64°F). Expect a grey, damp day with steady downpours. Winds remain gentle at up to 6 km/h, so the rain itself is the main issue, not the wind.

Saturday 31 October: the peak

This is when it is worst. About 58.7 mm is forecast, more than on the two earlier days. The high is 19°C (66°F) and the low 16°C (61°F), with winds up to 9 km/h. Because the ground will already be wet from Thursday and Friday, Saturday is the day to take the most care.

How much rain is coming around Kathmandu

The wet weather is not limited to the city. Over the three days, places about 30 km north are set to receive around 58.2 mm, and about 30 km west around 58.9 mm, the wettest nearby. To the east, about 32.6 mm is expected, and to the south about 30.7 mm. So if you are travelling out of the city, the north and west look wetter than the south and east.

When does the rain ease?

Our forecast shows no easing within this period: Saturday 31 October is the heaviest day, so the rain is still building at the end of the three-day window. Check the latest forecast before making plans for the days after.

What it means for people in Kathmandu

• Do outdoor tasks on Wednesday. It is the only dry day.
• Allow extra travel time on Friday and especially Saturday, when heavy rain can slow traffic and make roads slippery.
• Take care on slopes and near rivers. Rain adding up over several days leaves the ground wet, so avoid low-lying and steep areas in the heaviest downpours.
• Plan trips out of the city carefully. The north and west are forecast to be wetter than the city.
• Dress for cool, damp conditions. Temperatures stay in the high teens and low twenties, so a waterproof layer matters more than a warm coat.

The bottom line

Kathmandu goes from a dry, cloudy Wednesday to three days where the rain steadily builds. Light winds mean this is a rain story rather than a wind story, but the totals add up quickly. Plan essential journeys early in the period and keep Saturday 31 October as flexible as you can.

Day by day

Forecast retrieved 28 October 2026, 14:01 UTC for Kathmandu and four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time (Asia/Kathmandu).