Lalitpur
City in Nepal
Lalitpur is a city in Nepal with a population of about 513,000. It is situated 3 km from Kathmandu and draws visitors to its UNESCO-listed historical sites and temples.
What to see
The city is known for its heritage sites, including the UNESCO-recognized Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum. Religious architecture is a central feature, with notable structures such as the Krishna Mandir in Patan and the Taleju Temple, located in Kathmandu.
When to go
The months of November through March offer the driest conditions, with very little rainfall. Temperatures are mildest in March and April, reaching highs of 22 °C to 25 °C. The rainy season begins in May and continues through September, with July seeing the highest rainfall at 416 mm and 28 rainy days. Winter months, specifically January and December, are cooler, with daily highs ranging from 16 °C to 17 °C.
Getting there
Lalitpur is located 3 km from Kathmandu. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport, which is 3 km away.
Top sights in Lalitpur
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is July, with about 416 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 22 | 30 | 49 | 115 | 217 | 416 | 377 | 245 | 54 | 7 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lalitpur (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.