When to go · Patan

Patan in January

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Low; Nepal overall
Prices: Low; 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).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PatanHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °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 nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

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

First month

Second month

January: 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.