Plan Patan's Krishna Mandir visit for Janmashtami night if your dates allow, with a guide for the crowds.
Where to go in August
Kathmandu Valley · month by month
Kathmandu in August
Kathmandu 20 to 28 °C, monsoon rain, humid
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is August a good time to visit Kathmandu Valley?
August remains wet, though rain often eases into showers by late in the month. Festivals begin to pick up: Gai Jatra brings cow processions through Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, and Krishna Janmashtami draws devotees to Patan's Krishna Mandir. Indra Jatra sometimes begins at the end of August. Mountain views are still unlikely, and travel beyond the valley should allow for road delays.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu Valley in August?
Kathmandu 20 to 28 °C, monsoon rain, humid. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Kathmandu Valley packages work in August?
Good choices this month: Kathmandu City Break: 3 Nights, 4 Days. Plan Patan's Krishna Mandir visit for Janmashtami night if your dates allow, with a guide for the crowds.