Chitwan weather in March
In March, Chitwan sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 26 mm of rain across 5.5 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of March to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Chitwan's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chitwan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- 5.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:23 AM – 6:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Chitwan is metropolitan city in Chitwan District, Nepal.
- Density
- 853/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical March day in Chitwan reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 5°C warmer than February and about 4°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 12 |
| 2 | 26 | 12 |
| 3 | 26 | 12 |
| 4 | 26 | 12 |
| 5 | 26 | 12 |
| 6 | 26 | 12 |
| 7 | 26 | 12 |
| 8 | 27 | 12 |
| 9 | 27 | 13 |
| 10 | 27 | 13 |
| 11 | 27 | 13 |
| 12 | 27 | 13 |
| 13 | 27 | 13 |
| 14 | 28 | 13 |
| 15 | 28 | 13 |
| 16 | 28 | 14 |
| 17 | 28 | 14 |
| 18 | 28 | 14 |
| 19 | 28 | 14 |
| 20 | 29 | 14 |
| 21 | 29 | 14 |
| 22 | 29 | 14 |
| 23 | 29 | 14 |
| 24 | 29 | 15 |
| 25 | 29 | 15 |
| 26 | 29 | 15 |
| 27 | 29 | 15 |
| 28 | 30 | 15 |
| 29 | 30 | 15 |
| 30 | 30 | 15 |
| 31 | 30 | 15 |
How March really feels in Chitwan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Chitwan weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 8° | 27 | 4.2 | 10.4 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 23° / 10° | 32 | 4.6 | 11 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 14° | 26 | 5.5 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 17° | 53 | 9 | 12.6 | 4.7 |
| May | 32° / 21° | 167 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 439 | 26.1 | 13.7 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 683 | 30.5 | 13.6 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 555 | 30.2 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 306 | 25.5 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 19° | 56 | 9.6 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 25° / 13° | 12 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
| Dec | 22° / 10° | 12 | 1.2 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%.
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| Clearer (%) | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 83 | 17 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 |
| 9 | 83 | 17 |
| 10 | 83 | 17 |
| 11 | 83 | 17 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 81 | 19 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 80 | 20 |
| 26 | 80 | 20 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Chitwan gets around 26 mm of rain over 5.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 18% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 16 |
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| 17 | 17 |
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| 20 | 18 |
| 21 | 18 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 19 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 54% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Comfortable (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 31 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 66 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 66 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 65 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 64 | 34 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 63 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 63 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 63 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 61 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 61 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 61 | 34 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 59 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | 59 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 | 58 | 34 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 | 57 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 17 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 18 | 53 | 35 | 10 | 2 |
| 19 | 52 | 35 | 11 | 2 |
| 20 | 50 | 35 | 12 | 3 |
| 21 | 49 | 35 | 13 | 3 |
| 22 | 48 | 35 | 14 | 3 |
| 23 | 46 | 36 | 15 | 3 |
| 24 | 45 | 36 | 16 | 3 |
| 25 | 44 | 36 | 17 | 4 |
| 26 | 43 | 36 | 17 | 4 |
| 27 | 42 | 36 | 18 | 4 |
| 28 | 41 | 35 | 19 | 4 |
| 29 | 41 | 35 | 20 | 4 |
| 30 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 4 |
| 31 | 40 | 34 | 22 | 4 |
Wind in March
Winds average 5 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of March to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:06 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 6:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:36 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:24 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:11 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:11 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:18 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:18 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.48 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 5.68 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Chitwan
None of Chitwan's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chitwan's monsoon runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Chitwan?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is one of the better times to visit Chitwan for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Chitwan in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Chitwan sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 14°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Chitwan in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chitwan peaks around July 21 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Chitwan in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chitwan is worst in January — around 141 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.8× the cleanest month (July, 30 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 141 | 123 | 106 | 88 | 61 | 53 | 30 | 36 | 44 | 73 | 104 | 132 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 141 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 123 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 106 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 88 | Unhealthy |
| May | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 53 | Poor |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 132 | Unhealthy |
Where is Chitwan?
Chitwan sits at 27.7°N, 84.4°E, 206 m above sea level, in Nepal. The nearest listed city is Hetauda, 65 km away.
Topography around Chitwan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chitwan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chitwan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 58 m around an average of 205 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,438 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,539 m.
The land around Chitwan is covered by artificial surfaces (43%), trees (30%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, trees (63%) and cropland (28%) within 16 km, and trees (71%) and cropland (23%) within 80 km.
Nepal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,536
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 16%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 16.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 514
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Chitwan (27.6803°, 84.4365°, elevation 206 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).