Kathmandu Valley · – · –
Kathmandu Valley in July
Peak monsoon. Roads to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel can be slowed by landslides and potholes, and the hills are often in cloud. The cities are green and quiet, hotel rates are low, and indoor sights like the Patan Museum and the Narayanhiti Palace Museum come into their own. Leeches appear on rim-hill trails. Trekkers heading for rain-shadow areas pass through.
Local tip for July
Check road status before any drive out of the valley in July.
Where to go in July
Kathmandu Valley1,350 mPatan
Yala, the city of metalworkers, courtyards and Buddhist bahals
Kathmandu Valley1,400 mKathmandu
Yen of the Newars: a capital built round one wooden pavilion
Kathmandu Valley1,401 mBhaktapur
Khwopa, the city of potters, drums and the five-roofed Nyatapola
Elsewhere in Nepal in July
Questions
Is July a good time to visit Kathmandu Valley?
Peak monsoon. Roads to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel can be slowed by landslides and potholes, and the hills are often in cloud. The cities are green and quiet, hotel rates are low, and indoor sights like the Patan Museum and the Narayanhiti Palace Museum come into their own. Leeches appear on rim-hill trails. Trekkers heading for rain-shadow areas pass through.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu Valley in July?
Kathmandu 20–28 °C, heavy monsoon rain. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kathmandu Valley in July?
We suggest Patan, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur. Check road status before any drive out of the valley in July.