Chitwan National Park
Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chitwan National Park is a national park located in Nepal, spanning the Nawalpur District, Chitwan District, Makwanpur District, and Parsa District. Established in 1973, it is a designated World Heritage Site and covers an area of 953 km2. It ranks as the 7th most looked-up sight on English Wikipedia among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The park experiences daily highs and lows in temperature. January and December are cooler with highs of 21 °C to 22 °C and lows of 9 °C to 10 °C, along with low rainfall of 18 mm to 21 mm on 1 to 2 days. From May to September, monthly rain increases significantly, peaking in July with 649 mm of rain across 28 days and temperatures reaching highs of 30 °C to 34 °C and lows of 19 °C to 25 °C. November offers another drier period with 8 mm of rain and a high of 26 °C.
The nearest airport is Bharatpur Airport in Bharatpur, Nepal, located 22 km away. Pokhara International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 82 km. The capital, Kathmandu, is situated 100 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is July, with about 649 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 18 | 24 | 63 | 170 | 368 | 649 | 532 | 350 | 80 | 8 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
