TREKKING SEASON IN NEPAL

Trekking is possible at any time of the year, depending on where you travel. In general, the best months to trek are September-November (post-monsoon) and March-May (pre-monsoon).

Autumn (Sept-Nov) 

Autumn is the most popular season for hiking in Nepal. It is typically dry and stable, has a wonderful climate, and boasts breathtaking mountain vistas. The weather is wonderful. Temperatures are normally reasonable throughout this season, making it ideal for either high- or low-altitude excursions. Higher elevations can get cold at night, although not as frigid as in the winter.

The average temperature in the autumn is 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), with highs of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) on bright days and lows of -2 degrees Celsius (28.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the morning and at night in places over 4000 meters altitude.

Winter (Dec-Feb) 

Winter lasts from the beginning of December until the beginning of February. People still like to trek this month since there are fewer people. The view is still beautiful but hazy, so staying an extra day is strongly suggested during this time.

This season is notable for the accumulation of snowfall, mainly at higher elevations. As a result, it’s suitable for walking at lower altitudes, often below 3200 m. Above 4,000 meters, the temperature is very cold, and mountain range crossings may be closed by snow and ice.

For places over 3000 meters in height, the average winter temperature is 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit), with highs of 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) during bright days and lows of -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the morning and at night.

Spring (March-May) 

Spring is one of the greatest times of year to visit Nepal and the Everest area, but it may also be rather crowded. During this season, one can meet many other Everest climbers, and the base camp is packed with tents. At a lower elevation, the magnificent, pure blue sky is visible, as are the many diverse varieties of flowers.

At this time of year, the weather is pretty pleasant. Many wildflowers, especially rhododendrons, are in full bloom. It is somewhat warm at lower elevations and warm over 4000 meters.

Summer (early June–July) 

This is the most popular season for trekking in rain-shadow places like Upper Mustang, Dolpo, and Kailash. This time of year is also ideal for forest explorers and biologists. When trekking during the summer months, it is advisable to bring raincoats and bug repellents.