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Nepal’s weather is generally predictable and
pleasant. There are four climatic seasons: March to May (spring),
June to August (summer), September to November (autumn) and December
to February (winter). The monsoon is approximately from the end of
June to the middle of September. About 80% of the rain falls during
that period, so the remainder of the year is dry. Spring and autumn
are the most pleasant seasons; winter temperatures drop to freezing
with a high level of snowfall in the mountains. Summer and late
spring temperatures range from 28ºC (83ºF) in the hill regions to
more
than 40ºC (104ºF) in the Terai. In winter, average maximum and
minimum temperatures in the Terai range from a brisk 7ºC (45ºF) to a
mild 23ºC (74ºF). The central valleys experience a minimum
temperature often falling bellow freezing point and a chilly 12ºC
(54ºF) maximum. Much colder temperatures prevail at higher
elevations. The Kathmandu Valley, at an altitude of 1,310m
(4,297ft), has a mild climate, ranging from 19-27ºC (67-81ºF) in
summer, and 2-20ºC (36-68ºF) in winter.
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