# Best Time to Visit Nepal: A Season-by-Season Guide

_Published 24 September 2026_

Nepal can be visited all year, but the season you choose shapes your trip: crystal-clear mountain views, blooming rhododendrons, quiet winter trails or green monsoon valleys. Here's how the seasons compare for sightseeing, trekking, wildlife and festivals.

**Quick answer:** the best time to visit Nepal is **October–November** (clear skies, big festivals) and **March–April** (warm, rhododendrons in bloom). **December–February** is great for lower treks, Kathmandu and safaris. **June–August** is the monsoon: rainy, but ideal for Upper Mustang.

## Seasons at a glance

SeasonMonthsWeatherBest forAutumnLate September–NovemberDry, clear, pleasantTrekking, views, Dashain and TiharWinterDecember–FebruaryClear, cold nights, cold in the mountainsLower treks, Kathmandu, ChitwanSpringMarch–MayWarm, some haze, rhododendronsTrekking, Everest climbing season, wildlifeMonsoonJune–mid-SeptemberRain, cloud, lush greenUpper Mustang, culture, quiet travel## For sightseeing

The Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Lumbini can be enjoyed all year. October–April is most comfortable; summer is hot and humid in the plains.

## For trekking

Autumn and spring are the main trekking seasons; winter suits lower routes. See our [best time to trek guide](/blog/best-time-to-trek-in-nepal).

## For wildlife

October–April is pleasant in Chitwan and Bardia; February–May gives the best chances of seeing animals as the grass is cut. See our [Chitwan safari guide](/blog/chitwan-national-park-safari-guide).

## For festivals

Dashain and Tihar fall in autumn; Holi in late winter or spring; Indra Jatra in late summer. See our [festivals guide](/blog/festivals-of-nepal).

## Month by month

Read our monthly guides: [January](/blog/nepal-in-january), [February](/blog/nepal-in-february), [March](/blog/nepal-in-march), [April](/blog/nepal-in-april), [May](/blog/nepal-in-may), [June](/blog/nepal-in-june), [July](/blog/nepal-in-july), [August](/blog/nepal-in-august), [September](/blog/nepal-in-september), [October](/blog/nepal-in-october), [November](/blog/nepal-in-november) and [December](/blog/nepal-in-december).

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the best month to visit Nepal?
**October** and **November**, followed by March and April.

### Is Nepal good in winter?
Yes, for lower treks, Kathmandu and safaris; mountain nights are very cold.

### Can I visit Nepal in the monsoon?
Yes, especially Upper Mustang and cultural sites, but expect rain.

### When do rhododendrons bloom?
Mainly **March–April**.


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