Janakpur
Decide whether to visit or live in Janakpur, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Janakpur?
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travelers should stay updated on flooding risks in the Rasuwa district and follow the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Nepal.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Seasonal flooding
- Road conditions
- Proximity to the Indo‑Nepal border
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Janakpur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Janakpur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and July the wettest (about 449 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 9.7 | 3 | 8.7 |
| February | 25.1 | 12.2 | 9 | 10.2 |
| March | 30.4 | 17.1 | 20 | 10.6 |
| April | 34.3 | 21.4 | 35 | 11.2 |
| May | 33.6 | 23.9 | 119 | 10.8 |
| June | 33.6 | 25.7 | 229 | 10.3 |
| July | 32.1 | 26.0 | 449 | 8.5 |
| August | 31.9 | 25.8 | 347 | 9.1 |
| September | 31.4 | 25.0 | 254 | 8.9 |
| October | 30.3 | 21.4 | 90 | 9.7 |
| November | 27.6 | 15.6 | 0 | 9.8 |
| December | 23.2 | 11.2 | 3 | 9.2 |
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Research updated Thursday, September 17, 2026Past and future events in Janakpur
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Previously
- Documented history · 1805
The earliest description of Janakpur as a pilgrimage site dates back to 1805.
- Documented history · 1816
Following the Sugauli Treaty of 1816 between the Nepali rulers and the British East India Company, the northern part of ancient Mithila state, including Janakpur, became part of Nepal, while the southern part became part of India.
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01 · OverviewJanakpur, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Janakpur took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Janakpur
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Janakpur
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Janakpur
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Janakpur
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Janakpur
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Janakpur
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Frequently Asked Questions about Janakpur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Janakpur located and what are its coordinates?
Janakpur is situated in Nepal at geographic coordinates 26.7288, 85.9263, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Janakpur?
Janakpur has a recorded population of approximately 195,438 and observes the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Janakpur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Janakpur include NE, English, with NPR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Janakpur?
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