Kathmandu Valley · – · –
Kathmandu Valley in June
The monsoon usually reaches Kathmandu in the second or third week of June. Mornings are often fine, with rain in the afternoon and at night. Paddy planting begins in the fields around Bungamati and Khokana, and the 15th of Asar is Ropain day, when farmers celebrate rice planting with mud and curd and beaten rice. Mountain views are rare.
Local tip for June
Carry a small umbrella daily and plan museums for wet afternoons.
Where to go in June
Kathmandu Valley1,350 mBungamati
Home village of the red rain god, and of the valley's woodcarvers
Kathmandu Valley1,400 mKirtipur
Kipu, the ridge town that held off the Gorkha army three times
Kathmandu Valley1,350 mPatan
Yala, the city of metalworkers, courtyards and Buddhist bahals
Festivals around June
Elsewhere in Nepal in June
Questions
Is June a good time to visit Kathmandu Valley?
The monsoon usually reaches Kathmandu in the second or third week of June. Mornings are often fine, with rain in the afternoon and at night. Paddy planting begins in the fields around Bungamati and Khokana, and the 15th of Asar is Ropain day, when farmers celebrate rice planting with mud and curd and beaten rice. Mountain views are rare.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu Valley in June?
Kathmandu 18–29 °C, humid, monsoon arrives mid-month. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kathmandu Valley in June?
We suggest Bungamati, Kirtipur, Patan. Carry a small umbrella daily and plan museums for wet afternoons.