Dhangadhi climate
Dhangadhi (Nepal) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,281 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dhangadhi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 948 | 1559 | 271.1 |
| Feb | 2678 | 1253 | 1966 | 401.6 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1662 | 2476 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2373 | 3187 | 301.2 |
| May | 41106 | 2780 | 3493 | 582.3 |
| Jun | 40105 | 2883 | 3494 | 1807.1 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 41716 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2679 | 2984 | 28511 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1827.2 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2068 | 2577 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1051 | 1762 | 110.4 |
| Year | 41106 | 948 | 2678 | 1,28150 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 43% | 2.9 | 10:30 |
| Feb | 44% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:08 |
| Mar | 35% | 32% | 5.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 37% | 6.5 | 12:49 |
| May | 29% | 41% | 6.7 | 13:34 |
| Jun | 44% | 55% | 5.8 | 13:58 |
| Jul | 75% | 82% | 4.5 | 13:48 |
| Aug | 82% | 77% | 4.6 | 13:10 |
| Sep | 80% | 53% | 4.7 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 64% | 17% | 4.7 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 54% | 16% | 3.8 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 49% | 29% | 3.0 | 10:19 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dhangadhi is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °C105 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.2 °C34.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,281 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 69% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November and December. The wettest month is July (417 mm16 in), the driest is November (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in April to 82% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dhangadhi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 5 mm0.2 in to 40 mm1.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F, very wet (417 mm16 in) and humid (75% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dhangadhi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2271 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 948 to 12 °C53 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3290 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1662 to 27 °C80 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C83 °F, about 294 mm12 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2780 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1559 to 24 °C76 °F, about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Dhangadhi compares
The nearest larger place is Shahjanpur, about 113 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Dhangadhi has practically the same average temperature. It receives 18% more precipitation (1,281 mm50 in vs 1,086 mm43 in). The difference is largest in December (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 13 places in Nepal. By annual mean temperature, Dhangadhi is the 6th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Nepal climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Rudrapur (India, Cwa), Pilibhit (India, Cwa) and Roorkee (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Pilibhit 77 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
- Climate in Lakhimpur 86 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,156 mm46 in
- Climate in Birendranagar 101 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Climate in Shahjanpur 113 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,086 mm43 in
- Climate in Haldwani 118 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
- Climate in Bareilly 119 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,075 mm42 in
- Climate in Rudrapur 120 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
- Climate in Nepalgunj 124 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,264 mm50 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dhangadhi?
June is the warmest month in Dhangadhi. Its average high is 40 °C (105 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dhangadhi?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 22 °C (71 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dhangadhi?
July is the wettest month with about 417 mm (16.4 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Dhangadhi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.