Chitwan Weather and Climate - Best Time to Visit Chitwan 2024
22 September 2022 Last updated at 16:31
Kathmandu (coordinates: 27°42′N, 85°20′E) - the capital and the biggest city in Nepal is located in northwest Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal at an elevation of about 1370m (4495ft) above sea level. Standing southern of Himalaya Mountains, the plain city has a humid subtropical climate all year round, because it faces warm current from the Indian Ocean and is isolated from cold wind from north while northern mountains snow a lot and the southern part is hot in summer and cold in winter. The pleasant climate brings Kathmandu an average temperature of 20℃ with lots of sunshine and abundant vegetation in four seasons of the year.
Chitwan Monthly Temperatures - Select a Month to Visit Chitwan
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When is the Best Time to Visit Chitwan
The best time to visit Chitwan is from October to March next year with a clear weather and the average daytime temperature is about 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The wild animals are always a part of a popular Chitwan tour. The best time to watch the animals is from late January to March. At that time, the bushes are cut down so that you will have a broader view with clearer visibility to see the elephants, tigers, rhinoceros, deer and other wildlife.
Chitwan Four Seasons - Seasons to Go
Chitwan Spring (March, April, May)
❀ Average Temperature: 13℃ ~ 34℃, warm & getting hot
Chitwan in spring is warm and even hot when it enters April. The daytime temperature can be over 30℃ sometimes. There is not much rain in March and April but it rains now and then in May. Though still in spring, the UV starts getting strong, therefore, sunblock measures are important.
• What to Wear & Pack: Long-sleeved shirts in March and short-sleeved ones in April and May, pants, shorts, skirts, sandals or sneakers, sunhat, sunglasses, and sunblock cream. A light raincoat is recommended in May.
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Sunset at Chitwan National Park in Spring
Chitwan Weather in March
- High Temperature: 29°C / 84.2°F
- Low Temperature: 13°C / 55.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 8h
- Rainfall: 35 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- Sunrise: 5:55am-6:28am
- Sunset: 6:04pm-6:20pm
- UV Index: 9
Chitwan Weather in April
- High Temperature: 33°C / 91.4°F
- Low Temperature: 18°C / 64.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 9h
- Rainfall: 83 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 5:25am-5:54am
- Sunset: 6:21pm-6:37pm
- UV Index: 11
Chitwan Weather in May
- High Temperature: 34°C / 93.2°F
- Low Temperature: 21°C / 69.8°F
- Sunshine Hours: 7h
- Rainfall: 188 mm
- Rainy Days: 4 days
- Sunrise: 5:08am-5:24am
- Sunset: 6:37pm-6:54pm
- UV Index: 12
Chitwan Summer (June, July, August)
☂ Average Temperature: 23℃ ~ 33℃, sultry, humid and rainy
Summer is the rainy season of Chitwan while the temperature is high. Nearly half the days are rainy, especially in July and August. Due to the heavy rain, the road conditions may not be good and many hotels or resorts will be closed. It will make it more difficult for jungle safari but you can still tour around the reserve to have a glimpse of the natural home to diverse wild animals.
• What to Wear & Pack: In this rainy season, quick-dry clothes are recommended. You can wear T-shirt, shorts, sandals or waterproof shoes. Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen cream are useful in preventing the strong UV. Mosquito repellent is also recommended. Don’t forget to bring a light raincoat.
Chitwan National Park in Summer
Chitwan Weather in June
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High Temperature: 33°C / 91.4°F
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Low Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 434 mm
- Rainy Days: 9 days
- Sunrise: 5:07am-5:11am
- Sunset: 6:55pm-7:03pm
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UV Index: 12
Chitwan Weather in July
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High Temperature: 32°C / 89.6°F
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Low Temperature: 24°C / 75.2°F
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Sunshine Hours: 4h
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Rainfall: 713 mm
- Rainy Days: 13 days
- Sunrise: 5:15am-5:30am
- Sunset: 6:57pm-7:07pm
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UV Index: 12
Chitwan Weather in August
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High Temperature: 32°C / 89.6°F
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Low Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F
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Sunshine Hours: 4h
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Rainfall: 533 mm
- Rainy Days: 12 days
- Sunrise: 5:30am-5:45am
- Sunset: 6:30pm-6:57pm
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UV Index: 12
Chitwan Autumn (September, October, November)
☀ Average Temperature: 12℃ ~ 31℃, warm, comfortable
There are still many rainy days in September and it remains hot. Then in October the rainfall decreases and it gets dry in November with almost no rain. October and November is another good time to visit Chitwan as the temperature drops a little. But you still need to pay attention to the sharp temperature difference between day and night.
• What to Wear & Pack: Long and short-sleeved shirts, skirts, sandals or comfortable hiking shoes, sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock cream. Rain gear in September and facial lotion in November.
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Chitwan Jungle Adventure in Autumn
Chitwan Weather in September
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High Temperature: 31°C / 87.8°F
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Low Temperature: 22°C / 71.6°F
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Sunshine Hours: 5h
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Rainfall: 386 mm
- Rainy Days: 8 days
- Sunrise: 5:46am-5:59am
- Sunset: 5:55pm-6:28pm
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UV Index: 10
Chitwan Weather in October
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High Temperature: 30°C / 86°F
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Low Temperature: 19°C / 66.2°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 105 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:00am-6:17am
- Sunset: 5:25pm-5:54pm
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UV Index: 8
Chitwan Weather in November
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High Temperature: 27°C / 80.6°F
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Low Temperature: 12°C / 53.6°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 10 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- Sunrise: 6:18am-6:39am
- Sunset: 5:12pm-5:24pm
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UV Index: 6
Chitwan Winter (December, January, February)
☃ Average Temperature: 7℃ ~ 24℃, cool, dry, comfortable
Chitwan in winter is not cold but rather cool and is the best time to watch the wild animals with the bushes cut down. There will be almost no rain with occasional frost and the sunray is not strong, very suitable for an outing. In the daytime, the temperature is significantly higher than that at night, so you need to dress accordingly.
• What to Wear & Pack: Long-sleeved shirts or blouses, pants or jeans, long skirts, and light jackets. Facial lotion and hand cream to protect your skin from the dry weather.
Popular Nepal Tour: ☞ 13 Days Nepal Discovery Tour
Lovely Elephant Family in Winter
Chitwan Weather in December
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High Temperature: 22°C / 71.6°F
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Low Temperature: 8°C / 46.4°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 18 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- Sunrise: 6:40am-6:57am
- Sunset: 5:12pm-5:23pm
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UV Index: 5
Chitwan Weather in January
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High Temperature: 21°C / 69.8°F
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Low Temperature: 7°C / 44.6°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 21 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:54am-6:59am
- Sunset: 5:24pm-5:47pm
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UV Index: 5
Chitwan Weather in February
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High Temperature: 24°C / 75.2°F
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Low Temperature: 8°C / 46.4°F
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Sunshine Hours: 6h
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Rainfall: 23 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:32am-6:54am
- Sunset: 5:48pm-6:07pm
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UV Index: 7
How to Plan a Nepal Tour
Best time to visit Nepal: March to mid-June and mid-September to November
How to get to Nepal: overland driving from China (Tibet) and India, flights from China (Tibet, Chengdu…), India (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bengaluru...), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, etc.
Nepal Visa: you can get Nepal Visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and border entry ports, or apply for it from Nepal Embassy abroad before departure, which takes about 1 to 3 working days.
Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.
☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)
Travel with Us
Traveling with Himalayas Discovery, you are assured to use our high-quality travel services, including vehicles, professional tour guide and experienced driver, well-organized itinerary, assistance of visa and permits application and other travel related services. We will settle all arrangements in advance to make sure you always enjoy a worry-free journey.
Adam's Family from USA visited Kathmandu with Himalayas Discovery
Chitwan Travel Guide
Nepal Travel Guide
Recommended Nepal Tour Packages with Chitwan
☂ Average Temperature: 23℃ ~ 33℃, sultry, humid and rainy
Summer is the rainy season of Chitwan while the temperature is high. Nearly half the days are rainy, especially in July and August. Due to the heavy rain, the road conditions may not be good and many hotels or resorts will be closed. It will make it more difficult for jungle safari but you can still tour around the reserve to have a glimpse of the natural home to diverse wild animals.
• What to Wear & Pack: In this rainy season, quick-dry clothes are recommended. You can wear T-shirt, shorts, sandals or waterproof shoes. Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen cream are useful in preventing the strong UV. Mosquito repellent is also recommended. Don’t forget to bring a light raincoat.
Chitwan National Park in Summer
Chitwan Weather in June
- High Temperature: 33°C / 91.4°F
- Low Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 434 mm
- Rainy Days: 9 days
- Sunrise: 5:07am-5:11am
- Sunset: 6:55pm-7:03pm
- UV Index: 12
Chitwan Weather in July
- High Temperature: 32°C / 89.6°F
- Low Temperature: 24°C / 75.2°F
- Sunshine Hours: 4h
- Rainfall: 713 mm
- Rainy Days: 13 days
- Sunrise: 5:15am-5:30am
- Sunset: 6:57pm-7:07pm
- UV Index: 12
Chitwan Weather in August
- High Temperature: 32°C / 89.6°F
- Low Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 4h
- Rainfall: 533 mm
- Rainy Days: 12 days
- Sunrise: 5:30am-5:45am
- Sunset: 6:30pm-6:57pm
- UV Index: 12
☀ Average Temperature: 12℃ ~ 31℃, warm, comfortable
There are still many rainy days in September and it remains hot. Then in October the rainfall decreases and it gets dry in November with almost no rain. October and November is another good time to visit Chitwan as the temperature drops a little. But you still need to pay attention to the sharp temperature difference between day and night.
• What to Wear & Pack: Long and short-sleeved shirts, skirts, sandals or comfortable hiking shoes, sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock cream. Rain gear in September and facial lotion in November.
Popular Nepal Tour: ☞ 10 Days Nepal Natural and Cultural Savory Tour
Chitwan Jungle Adventure in Autumn
Chitwan Weather in September
- High Temperature: 31°C / 87.8°F
- Low Temperature: 22°C / 71.6°F
- Sunshine Hours: 5h
- Rainfall: 386 mm
- Rainy Days: 8 days
- Sunrise: 5:46am-5:59am
- Sunset: 5:55pm-6:28pm
- UV Index: 10
Chitwan Weather in October
- High Temperature: 30°C / 86°F
- Low Temperature: 19°C / 66.2°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 105 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:00am-6:17am
- Sunset: 5:25pm-5:54pm
- UV Index: 8
Chitwan Weather in November
- High Temperature: 27°C / 80.6°F
- Low Temperature: 12°C / 53.6°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 10 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- Sunrise: 6:18am-6:39am
- Sunset: 5:12pm-5:24pm
- UV Index: 6
☃ Average Temperature: 7℃ ~ 24℃, cool, dry, comfortable
Chitwan in winter is not cold but rather cool and is the best time to watch the wild animals with the bushes cut down. There will be almost no rain with occasional frost and the sunray is not strong, very suitable for an outing. In the daytime, the temperature is significantly higher than that at night, so you need to dress accordingly.
• What to Wear & Pack: Long-sleeved shirts or blouses, pants or jeans, long skirts, and light jackets. Facial lotion and hand cream to protect your skin from the dry weather.
Popular Nepal Tour: ☞ 13 Days Nepal Discovery Tour
Lovely Elephant Family in Winter
Chitwan Weather in December
- High Temperature: 22°C / 71.6°F
- Low Temperature: 8°C / 46.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 18 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- Sunrise: 6:40am-6:57am
- Sunset: 5:12pm-5:23pm
- UV Index: 5
Chitwan Weather in January
- High Temperature: 21°C / 69.8°F
- Low Temperature: 7°C / 44.6°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 21 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:54am-6:59am
- Sunset: 5:24pm-5:47pm
- UV Index: 5
Chitwan Weather in February
- High Temperature: 24°C / 75.2°F
- Low Temperature: 8°C / 46.4°F
- Sunshine Hours: 6h
- Rainfall: 23 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:32am-6:54am
- Sunset: 5:48pm-6:07pm
- UV Index: 7
Best time to visit Nepal: March to mid-June and mid-September to November
How to get to Nepal: overland driving from China (Tibet) and India, flights from China (Tibet, Chengdu…), India (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bengaluru...), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, etc.
Nepal Visa: you can get Nepal Visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and border entry ports, or apply for it from Nepal Embassy abroad before departure, which takes about 1 to 3 working days.
Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.
☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)
Travel with Us
Traveling with Himalayas Discovery, you are assured to use our high-quality travel services, including vehicles, professional tour guide and experienced driver, well-organized itinerary, assistance of visa and permits application and other travel related services. We will settle all arrangements in advance to make sure you always enjoy a worry-free journey.
Adam's Family from USA visited Kathmandu with Himalayas Discovery
Chitwan Travel Guide
Nepal Travel Guide
Following are 3 most recommended Chitwan tour packages that you may be interested in. All tour packages are customizable to meet your personal requirements. You can also contact us to customize a trip if you want.
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8 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Highlights Tour
Kathmandu / Nagarkot / Pokhara / Chitwan / Kathmandu
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10 Days Nepal Natural and Cultural Savory Tour
Kathmandu / Pokhara / Lumbini / Chitwan / Nagarkot / Kathmandu
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