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BEST TIME FOR TREKKING
Generally speaking, the best months to trek/tour are
October-November (post-monsoon) and April-May
(pre-monsoon). It is possible to trek/tour throughout
the year.
Below are details of weather conditions throughout the
year.
AUTUMN: October-November
Autumn is normally dry, stable and very clear.
Temperatures are usually moderate during this period
making it a good time for any trek. It can be cold at
night higher up, but not as cold as the winter months
(December-January). At low elevations it may still be
hot during the day. Autumn is the most popular time for
trekking in Nepal.
WINTER: December-January
Winter is usually dry and it is a lot colder. Snow can
fall in regions as low as 2500m, sometimes lower. It may
be difficult to reach some of the higher passes (4000m+)
due to snow & ice. The high-altitude treks require good
gear and experience in cold-weather conditions as
temperatures at 5000m can drop below -20°C and heavy
snow can fall.
SPRING: February-April
Spring sees the return of warmer weather in the
mountains and there is also more likelihood of rain. The
warmer weather also brings more trekkers though as in
autumn. This is mainly due to the poor cloud that comes
out during this time. By April, good views are really
only limited to the higher routes of 4000m +. However,
it is in April that the most colorful rhododendrons
bloom, between 2000m and 3000m.
PRE-MONSOON: May-mid June
It gets that much hotter, hazier and unsettled in May &
early June. The warming Asian landmass has begun drawing
up air from the south, ushering in the pre-monsoon – a
season of erratic weather and increasingly frequent
afternoon storms. If you are looking for solitude on
your trek, this is a good time to go. It is also a good
time for going high but be prepared for rain, especially
in the traditionally wet areas of Annapurna and eastern
Nepal.
MONSOON: mid-June to September
Few foreigners trek during this period because of the
rain, mud, leeches, travel difficulties caused by
landslides and general lack of mountain views. However,
some treks in Nepal’s far west are sheltered from the
impact of the monsoon. And even in wet areas, mornings
are often clear, and wild flowers and butterflies can be
seen in abundance. |