When to go · Patan

Patan in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold mornings).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Medium; Nepal overall
Prices: Medium; Nepal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Patan

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold mornings).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PatanHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 2 days
Kathmandu valley, Nepal · Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Nagarkotcool
Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 0 °C (32 °F)); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.Cold nights Dec–Feb (near 32 °F (0 °C)); dust and smoke haze in spring hide the mountains; monsoon rain most afternoons Jun–Sep.

Nepal overall: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Patan, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold mornings).

March: Inside Patan's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.

Patan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.