Koshi Barrage
Saharsa, Nepal
Koshi Barrage is a barrage located in Nepal across the Saptari District and Sunsari District. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Nepal, ranking 9th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from November to February offer cooler daily temperatures ranging from highs of 24 °C to 27 °C and lows of 11 °C to 16 °C, with very little rain of 6 mm to 13 mm. In contrast, the period from June to September brings high rainfall of 285 mm to 487 mm and daily lows around 24 °C to 25 °C.
The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport in Biratnagar, Nepal, located 34 km away, while Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, India, is 140 km away. The capital Kathmandu is 206 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is July, with about 487 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 11 | 14 | 53 | 144 | 286 | 487 | 369 | 285 | 84 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
