Trekking
Season & Weather
Trekking in
Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year depending on
the region. The year is divided into 4 different seasons
in Nepal and each season has its distinct attraction to
offer for trekking. However, the best months to
trek/tour are October-November (post-monsoon) and
April-May (pre-monsoon).
Autumn-
October, November
This is the time when you can expect better visibility,
the air is fresh, and the weather is perfect and that
the Nepalese most important festivals (Dashain and Tihar)
are marked during this season The best season offering
excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views as it
is normally dry, stable and very clear. Temperatures are
usually moderate making it a good time for any trek. It
can be colder at night higher spots, but not as cold as
the winter months (December-January). At low elevations
it may still be hot during the day.
Winter -
December–February
Winter is usually dry and much colder and is noted
for occasional snowfalls in regions as low as 2500m or
more. It may be difficult to reach some of the higher
passes (4000m+) due to snow & ice making it ideal for
trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000
meters. The high-altitude treks in this season require
good gear and experience in cold-weather conditions as
temperatures at 5000m can drop below -20°C with heavy
snow fall.
Spring -
March-May
Spring sees the return of warmer weather in the
mountains with also more possibility of rain. Trekking
in spring is particularly lovely as the mountain slopes
are covered with blooming rhododendrons of beautiful and
colorful flowers and still have plenty of high snow to
enhance your photos. The temperature is quite moderate
and the mountain views are excellent which may only be
limited in the higher routes of plus 4000m.
Pre-Monsoon - July
It gets that much hotter, hazier and unsettled in
May & early June. The warming Asian landmass begins to
draw up air from the south ushering 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 -
July - August
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 at far west are sheltered from the
impact of monsoon. And even in wet areas, mornings are
often clear, and wild flowers and butterflies can be
seen in abundance.
Post
Monsoon- September |
