Swayambhunath
Kathmandu, Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Site
Swayambhunath is a Buddhist temple and structure of worship located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits within the Kathmandu Valley. This site ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from November to February offer lower rainfall, with rain amounts between 8 mm and 25 mm and rainy days around 0 to 2 per month. Temperatures in these months range from highs of 15 °C to 19 °C and lows of 6 °C to 11 °C. The period from June to September sees much higher rain, reaching 482 mm in July across about 29 rainy days, with daily highs around 24 °C to 26 °C and lows of 18 °C to 20 °C.
The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, located 7 km away. The site is 3 km from the capital of Kathmandu. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Kathmandu Durbar Square at 2.1 km, Kathmandu Valley at 2.2 km, Pashupatinath Temple at 5.8 km, Patan Durbar Square at 5.8 km, and Boudha Stupa at 7.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is July, with about 482 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 25 | 34 | 55 | 131 | 250 | 482 | 437 | 283 | 59 | 8 | 12 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
