Lumbini Weather in January

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C, with around 3 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Lumbini. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high

20°C

Average low

10°C

Rainy days

3 days

Best months to visit

January, February, March, October, November, December

What to do in Lumbini in January

Whatever the weather, Lumbini rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Meditating in the Mayadevi Temple where Buddha was born Walking the pilgrim circuit visiting international Buddhist temples Attending morning chants in Thai and Japanese temples simultaneously Visiting the Ashoka Pillar (3rd century BCE) authentication site Cycling the park's peaceful lanes on rental bicycles Staying in monastic guesthouses and eating vegetarian monastic meals

What to pack for January

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.