Nepal
Nepal in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Nepal in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Nepal in March?
- Biratnagar is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in March; Nanche Bazar is the coolest at 11°C (51°F).
Warmest
33°
Biratnagar
Coolest
11°
Nanche Bazar
Driest
12 mm
Janakpur Dham
Biratnagar is the warm end of Nepal in March (33°C (91°F)); Nanche Bazar the cool end (11°C (51°F)). On average it is 5 °C (9 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Patan.
Best places in Nepal in March
97 
Kathmandu
Bagmati Province · Nepal
24° / 9° 32 mm Mar
97
Pokhara
Gandaki Pradesh · Nepal
26° / 10° 47 mm Mar
97
Patan
Bagmati Province · Nepal
24° / 9° 32 mm Mar
97
Dhulikhel
Bagmati Province · Nepal
23° / 9° 32 mm Mar
73
Janakpur Dham
Madhesh · Nepal
31° / 14° 12 mm Mar
70
Birgunj
Madhesh · Nepal
31° / 15° 15 mm Mar
70
Siddharthanagar
Lumbini Province · Nepal
31° / 15° 12 mm Mar
70
Bharatpur
Bagmati Province · Nepal
31° / 15° 22 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 24° | 9° | 32 mm | — | 97 |
| Bhaktapur | 23° | 8° | 32 mm | — | 97 |
| Pokhara | 26° | 10° | 47 mm | — | 97 |
| Patan | 24° | 9° | 32 mm | — | 97 |
| Dhulikhel | 23° | 9° | 32 mm | — | 97 |
| Tānsen | 24° | 9° | 35 mm | — | 97 |
| Ki̇̄rtipur | 24° | 9° | 33 mm | — | 97 |
| Nagarkot | 21° | 8° | 32 mm | — | 92 |
| Jomsom | 17° | 4° | 69 mm | — | 75 |
| Janakpur Dham | 31° | 14° | 12 mm | — | 73 |
| Birgunj | 31° | 15° | 15 mm | — | 70 |
| Siddharthanagar | 31° | 15° | 12 mm | — | 70 |
| Bharatpur | 31° | 15° | 22 mm | — | 70 |
| Nepalgunj | 32° | 15° | 13 mm | — | 68 |
| Biratnagar | 33° | 17° | 16 mm | — | 63 |
| Nanche Bazar | 11° | -2° | 72 mm | — | 50 |
Festivals in Nepal in March
- Ghode Jatra Festival and public holiday in Nepal
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nepal in March?
Average daytime highs range from 11° in Nanche Bazar to 33° in Biratnagar.