Pashupatinath Temple
Kathmandu, Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, located in Kathmandu, Nepal. As part of the Kathmandu Valley, it is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are November, December, and January, which see minimal rainfall. Temperatures are mildest from March through May, with highs between 22 °C and 26 °C. The rainy season peaks from June through September, with July experiencing the highest rainfall at 438 mm over about 28 days. The temple is located 2 kilometers from Tribhuvan International Airport and 3 kilometers from central Kathmandu.
You can combine a visit to Pashupatinath Temple with nearby sites such as the Boudha Stupa, located 1.8 kilometers away. Other accessible locations include the Kathmandu Valley at 4 kilometers, Kathmandu Durbar Square at 4.2 kilometers, Patan Durbar Square at 4.7 kilometers, and Swayambhunath at 5.8 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is July, with about 438 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 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 51 | 118 | 230 | 438 | 403 | 258 | 56 | 8 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
