Seasonal guide
Nepal month by month: weather, crowds, festivals and the best trips for each season.
23 guidesNepal in November: Weather, Treks, Festivals and What to Expect
Is November a good time to visit Nepal? Weather and temperatures by region, the best treks for November, Tihar and Mani Rimdu festivals, crowds, prices, what to...
· 8 min read Read guide 02Best Time to Visit Nepal: A Season-by-Season Guide
The best time to visit Nepal is October–November and March–April for clear views and pleasant weather. A season-by-season guide for sightseeing, trekking, safar...
· 5 min read Read guide 03Everest Base Camp Weather by Month
Everest Base Camp weather month by month: approximate day and night temperatures, snow, clouds and wind, and the best months to trek to EBC (5,364 m).
· 5 min read Read guide 04Trekking in Nepal in Winter: Best Treks, Weather and Tips (December–February)
Is winter a good time to trek in Nepal? Best winter treks (December–February), temperatures by altitude, which passes close, Everest Base Camp in winter, what t...
· 14 min read Read guide 05Things to Do in Nepal in the Monsoon (June–September)
The monsoon (June–September) brings rain to most of Nepal, but it's a great time for cultural tours, Upper Mustang, festivals like Teej and Indra Jatra, green l...
· 5 min read Read guide 06Trekking in Nepal in the Monsoon: Best Rain-Shadow Treks and Tips (June–September)
Can you trek in Nepal during the monsoon? The best summer treks from June to September, including Upper Mustang, Nar Phu and Dolpo, plus what the rain is really...
· 14 min read Read guide 07Nepal Festival Calendar at a Glance
A month-by-month table of Nepal's main festivals, from Maghe Sankranti and Losar to Holi, Bisket Jatra, Buddha Jayanti, Tiji, Teej, Indra Jatra, Dashain, Tihar...
· 2 min read Read guide 08Annapurna Base Camp in Winter: Is It Possible?
You can trek to Annapurna Base Camp in winter (December–February), with clear skies, snow and quiet trails, but expect very cold nights and possible trail closu...
· 5 min read Read guide 09Pokhara Weather by Month
Pokhara has clear autumn and winter skies with mountain views, warm springs and one of the wettest monsoons in Nepal. Month by month, and the best time for view...
· 6 min read Read guide 10Kathmandu Weather by Month
Kathmandu (about 1,400 m) has mild, sunny autumns, cool clear winters, warm springs and a wet monsoon from June to September. Month by month, with what to pack.
· 5 min read Read guide 11Everest Base Camp in Spring or Autumn: Which Is Better?
Spring (March–May) brings warmer days, rhododendrons and the Everest climbing season at base camp; autumn (late September–November) brings the clearest skies. H...
· 2 min read Read guide 12Best Time for the Everest Base Camp Trek: Month-by-Month Guide
When is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp? A month-by-month guide to weather, temperatures, views, crowds, Lukla flights and festivals, with pros and c...
· 13 min read Read guide 13Nepal in October: Weather, Best Treks, Festivals and Travel Tips
Planning to visit Nepal in October? Our guide covers October weather and temperatures, the best treks including Everest Base Camp and Annapurna, Dashain and Tih...
· 14 min read Read guide 14Nepal in April: Rhododendrons, Spring Treks, Nepali New Year and Travel Tips
Visiting Nepal in April? Discover April weather and temperatures, the best spring treks through rhododendron forests, Everest expedition season, Nepali New Year...
· 14 min read Read guide 15Nepal in March: Spring Trekking, Rhododendrons and Festivals
Is March a good time to visit Nepal? Spring weather and temperatures by region, the best treks for March, rhododendron forests, Holi and other festivals, crowds...
· 7 min read Read guide 16Nepal in December: Clear Skies, Cold Nights and Quiet Trails
Is December a good time to visit Nepal? Winter weather and temperatures by region, the best treks for December, high passes, Christmas and New Year in Kathmandu...
· 7 min read Read guide 17Nepal in September: The End of the Monsoon and the Start of the Trekking Season
Is September a good time to visit Nepal? How the monsoon ends, weather by region, the best treks for September (including rain-shadow routes), festivals like In...
· 7 min read Read guide 18Nepal in February: Late Winter Sun, Clear Views and Quiet Trails
Is February a good time to visit Nepal? Late-winter weather by region, the best treks for February, Losar and Maha Shivaratri, Chitwan safaris, what to pack and...
· 5 min read Read guide 19Nepal in May: Everest Season, Warm Trails and the Last Weeks before the Monsoon
Is May a good time to visit Nepal? Pre-monsoon weather by region, the best treks for May, the Everest climbing season, high-altitude rhododendrons, Buddha Jayan...
· 6 min read Read guide 20Nepal in January: Cold, Clear and Wonderfully Quiet
Is January a good time to visit Nepal? The coldest month brings crystal-clear views and empty trails. Weather by region, the best winter treks, Maghe Sankranti...
· 6 min read Read guide 21Nepal in June: The Monsoon Arrives, and Where to Trek Anyway
Is June a good time to visit Nepal? When the monsoon arrives, weather by region, the best rain-shadow treks (Upper Mustang, Nar Phu, Dolpo, upper Manang), what...
· 6 min read Read guide 22Nepal in August: Monsoon Festivals, Green Valleys and Rain-Shadow Treks
Is August a good time to visit Nepal? Peak monsoon weather, landslide and flood risks, the best rain-shadow treks, festivals like Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra, Kris...
· 6 min read Read guide 23Nepal in July: Deep Monsoon, Green Valleys and Where to Go
Is July a good time to visit Nepal? Deep monsoon weather by region, the best rain-shadow treks (Upper Mustang, Nar Phu, Dolpo), Kailash and Tibet, landslide and...
· 6 min read Read guideFrequently asked questions
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