Hetauda climate
Hetauda (Nepal) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 1,224 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hetauda climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 1050 | 1560 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1762 | 2474 | 240.9 |
| Apr | 3595 | 2170 | 2883 | 391.5 |
| May | 3697 | 2475 | 3086 | 1003.9 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2578 | 3086 | 2007.9 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 32313 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2476 | 2882 | 26210 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2374 | 2679 | 1847.3 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 512.0 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1660 | 2068 | 40.1 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 50.2 |
| Year | 3697 | 1050 | 2475 | 1,22448 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 41% | 3.8 | 10:35 |
| Feb | 41% | 45% | 4.6 | 11:11 |
| Mar | 34% | 47% | 5.7 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 32% | 54% | 6.2 | 12:47 |
| May | 43% | 61% | 6.0 | 13:29 |
| Jun | 61% | 77% | 5.3 | 13:52 |
| Jul | 82% | 90% | 4.4 | 13:43 |
| Aug | 85% | 88% | 4.6 | 13:06 |
| Sep | 85% | 76% | 4.4 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 73% | 48% | 4.7 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 60% | 36% | 4.3 | 10:45 |
| Dec | 51% | 37% | 3.8 | 10:25 |
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 Hetauda is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.8 °C26.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,224 mm48 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 64% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (323 mm13 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in April to 85% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hetauda
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 4 mm0.1 in to 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (323 mm13 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Hetauda
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1050 to 13 °C55 °F, about 12 mm0.5 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 3086 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1762 to 24 °C75 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C78 °F, about 262 mm10 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 2577 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1660 to 23 °C74 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Hetauda compares
Compared with Kathmandu, about 42 km to the northeast, Hetauda is on average 5.3 °C9.5 °F warmer and receives 13% more precipitation (1,224 mm48 in vs 1,084 mm43 in). The difference is largest in May (6.1 °C11 °F warmer).
Of the 13 places in Nepal covered by World Climates, Hetauda is the 10th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 9th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Nepal climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Giridih (India, Cwa), Deoghar (India, Cwa) and Dhanbad (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Kathmandu 42 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
- Birgañj 48 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,219 mm48 in
- Bharatpur 65 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,331 mm52 in
- Bettiah 87 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
- Mothihari 87 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,134 mm45 in
- Bagaha 100 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
- Janakpur 118 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,145 mm45 in
- Kushinagar 137 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hetauda?
June is the warmest month in Hetauda, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hetauda?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hetauda?
July is the wettest month with about 323 mm (12.7 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Hetauda?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–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 — most of all 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 777 m, while Hetauda lies at about 467 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.