Janakpur Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
JKR
ICAO Code
VNJP
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Janakpur Airport is a small domestic airport serving Janakpur Dham in Nepal. It has a single terminal handling short-haul domestic flights to regional hubs and acts as the air gateway for local pilgrimage traffic.

Janakpur Airport
Elevation: 78 m
26.7088, 85.9224

Getting to and From Janakpur Airport #

Taxis, auto‑rickshaws and local buses link the airport with Janakpur city; journeys to the city centre are short. There is no rail connection; private hires are commonly used for onward travel to pilgrimage and tourist sites.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Janakpur Airport #

The terminal offers basic amenities: a small arrivals area, limited food options and restrooms. Expect minimal retail and no major lounges; services such as ATMs and extensive Wi‑Fi may be limited.

Tips for Janakpur Airport #

  • Flight options are primarily domestic - confirm timings as services can be limited during off-peak days.
  • Taxis and rickshaws connect the airport with Janakpur city; have cash ready for fares.
  • If visiting the pilgrimage sites, arrange onward transport in advance - local options can be crowded during festivals.

Weather & Climate near Janakpur Airport #

Climate

Janakpur Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1304 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 152 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
NovemberFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° 31°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 35°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (378 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

378 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (322 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

322 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
24°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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