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Sunwal in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Nepal overall
Prices
Low
Nepal overall

Verdict

MixedNepal month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • SunwalHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nepal overall
Low
Prices · Nepal overall
Low

Nepal overall: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    Mar: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 0

January: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

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

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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