Weather & Best Time to visit in Nepal
Kanchan Shrestha | July 30, 2019
weather and best time to visit in Nepal, The best time to visit in Nepal is a matter of opinion of travelers. Between Mid September to Mid December ( view for the Himalayan ranges) and March to May ( Flora and Founa with blooming the flowers as well as the mountain views) are the best time to visit in Nepal as the clear blue skies and iconic views of mountains. Nepal’s climate can be divided into four seasons. Look for reliable Trekking and tour agency and Trekking/tour guide then you can visit Nepal any time of the year – in any seasons.
AUTUMN (MID – SEPTEMBER TO END –NOVEMBER )
Considered as the best time for trekking season. The weather is clear sky with mild to warm days and cold nights, however, in the mountains, the nights will be freezing temperature depend on altitude.
with clear blue skies, it is the busiest season for iconic mountain views and the whole Kathmandu valley will be very colorful with lots of different flowers like marigold decorating the whole countryside with the country’s major festival Dashain and Tihar fall in this time period. The average temperature will be within the range of 15 -30 degree Celsius during the day time in Kathmandu .
Best trekking trails in Nepal in Autumn :
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Around Manaslu and Larkya la Trek
- Langtang Valley Trek
- Ghorepani poon hill Panorama Trek
- Ganesh Himal Trek
WINTER ( END NOVEMBER TO END FEBRUARY )
In the thick of winter, trekking, and expedition are not popular to chilly nights and heavy snowfall in Nepal. However, low altitude trekking can be done around 3000 meters below sea level. In Nepal, it starts snowfall from 2700 meters above sea level. This is the best period of time to see the crisp mountain views of the snowcapped Himalayas.
Bring warm clothes to keep yourself warm and cozy as it is the coldest period and there are limited hotels and resort in Kathmandu valley with heating facilities. The average temperature within the Kathmandu valley during this period daytime will be within the range of 8 – 20degree and below zero at night.
Best trekking and tour trails in Nepal in Winter :
- Ridge hike of Kathmandu valley
- Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour
- Everest Panorama Trek
- Ghorepani poon hill Panorama Trek
- Langtang Valley Trek
SPRING ( MARCH – APRIL – MAY )
Another great period for trekking in the high mountains. The second busiest period of trekking in Nepal Himalayas. During this time, you can observe full bloom, of Rhododendron, Nepal’s National flower walking through the forest and hills.
Good weather, neither too hot nor too cold. The period of chariot festivals in Kathmandu valley. Slowly the weather becomes hazy with clouds blocking the mountain views. The average temperature within the Kathmandu valley during this period of day time will be within the range of 8-30 degree and below 10 at night.
Best trekking and tour trails in Nepal in Spring:
- The old kingdom of Mustang Trek
- Upper Dolpo Trek
- Jomsom Muktinath Trek
- Phoksundo lake short trek
- Nar and Phu Valley Trek
- Rara Lake Trek
SUMMER ( JUNE – JULY – AUGUST )
The hottest time of the year followed by monsoon rain and trekking is not very popular due to heavy and frequent rain showers. The weather is hot and it rains very often.
The trails become very muddy with mountain views blocked by clouds. However, you can see very lush vegetation and greenery with very beautiful sceneries of the valleys and hills. The average temperatures within the Kathmandu valley during this period of daytime will be within the range of 20-35 degree and below 15 at night.
Best trekking and tour trails in Nepal in Summer:
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