Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Nepal
NP Capital: Kathmandu 27.710° N, 85.320° E
Overview
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR, ₨)
- Languages
- Nepali
- Population
- 28,087,871
- Area
- 140,800 km²
- Calling code
- +977
- Time zones
- UTC+05:45
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .np
- People are called
- Nepalese
Weather by month in Kathmandu
The warmest month is Jun with average highs of 27.3°C, and the coolest is Dec with average lows of 5.9°C. Most rain falls in Jul (about 596 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.8°C | 6.4°C | 7 mm | Mild |
| Feb | 20.1°C | 7.6°C | 9 mm | Warm |
| Mar | 23.7°C | 11.8°C | 27 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 26°C | 15.2°C | 82 mm | Warm |
| May | 26.3°C | 17°C | 210 mm | Warm |
| Jun | 27.3°C | 19.2°C | 367 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 27.3°C | 20°C | 596 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 26.5°C | 19.6°C | 540 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 26.6°C | 18.6°C | 288 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 24°C | 15.5°C | 205 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 21.2°C | 10.1°C | 12 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 18.7°C | 5.9°C | 0 mm | Mild |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +977 |
|---|
Popular apps
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WhatsApp, Google Maps, Google Translate
Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Nepal
- Himalayan AirlinesHC
- Nepal AirlinesRA
- Royal Nepal AirlinesRA
- Yeti AirwaysYT
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multi-religious, and multilingual country. The most spoken language is Nepali followed by several other ethnic languages.
Source: Wikipedia
Cities 54
- Baglung1
- Baitadi1
- Bajhang1
- Bajura1
- Bhadrapur1
- Bhaktapur3
- Bharatpur2
- Bhojpur1
- Biratnagar4
- Dang2
- Darchula1
- Dhangarhi1
- Dhorpatan1
- Diktel1
- Dolpa1
- Gandaki Province1
- Gorkha1
- Janakpur2
- Jiri1
- Jomsom1
- Jumla1
- Kamal Bazar1
- Karkibada1
- Kathmandu14
- Khotang Bazar1
- Lalbandi1
- Lalitpur2
- Lamidanda1
- Langtang1
- Lukla1
- Mahendranagar2
- Meghauli1
- Musikot1
- Namche Bazaar1
- Nepalgunj2
- Ngawal1
- Other locations18
- Phaplu1
- Pokhara7
- Rajbiraj3
- Ramechhap1
- Rautahat1
- Rolpa1
- Rukumkot1
- Rumjatar1
- Sanfebagar1
- Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)2
- Silgadi Doti1
- Simara2
- Simikot1
- Surkhet2
- Taplejung1
- Tikapur1
- Tumling Tar1