Weather and Seasons in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal can be performed all year round. While the maximum popular hiking regions (Annapurna, Everest, Langtang) are crowded and most effective at some stage in the hiking season, different areas may be visited pretty liberally for the duration of the low season (monsoon and winter) Trekking in Nepal can be completed all year spherical. While the maximum popular hiking regions (Annapurna, Everest, Langtang) are crowded handiest during the trekking season, different regions may be visited pretty liberally at some point during the low season (monsoon and iciness) To decide which season is the best to plan a trek, two main factors have to be taken into consideration. First, you should establish what the major aims of your journey are. For many people, it would be to enjoy the natural beauty of Nepal. In that case, the correct time would be in autumn when nature celebrates riotous beauty. Then some come to see the magnificent views of the mountains. For them, the time to visit is in winter or early spring. The advantage of traveling in early spring lies in the fact that the rhododendrons and many other flowers will be in bloom.

Spring (March, April, May)

March to May begins the trekking season in Nepal. As it is springtime and the days are longer, nature blooms and flowers in the woods. The morning and evening weather is clear, while the afternoon’s temperature may rise a bit. A short trek follows the advice because of the cloud fall. The temperature, however, may still be cold on the higher ground. The grass is fertile, the lodges are still clean, and there are many trekkers and climbers. Rhododendrons usually bloom in early May. This limited-post-submitter case, which occurs on large shrubbery or small trees, has leaves that are able to color and are nationalized in some regions of the country. Traffickers can enjoy natural sceneries including rhododendron flowers, while possible from frostbite or sunburn, it may be difficult for the big snowstorms because of its early spring. In mid-May, the heaviest pre-monsoon occurs in late spring and continues until mid-June. Sudden snowstorms and rain could occur. Growing plants induces avalanches in steep terrains. Try to avoid heavy rains and be afraid, especially strong afternoon cloudy days, which could result in flooding.

It is also time for the Annual Rhododendron Festival in Sandakpur, Darjeeling, in Nepal-India International Passageway. It is believed that at this time the Himalayas look at their best. Spring is also the best time for mountain climbing as well as paragliding, ziplines & hand gliding. One can view the mountains in all their beauty and splendor. Monsoon is just a couple of months away during spring, and no rain is expected during this period. The temperatures rise slightly, and even the nights are warmer than during the winter season.

Summer/Monsoon (June, July, August)

This is the least popular time in the mountains. The great thing about trekking is you generally have the trail to yourself during this season. Even lodges are less busy in summer, so you can have more personal contact with the Nepali hosts. Early summer and monsoons also bring intense heat to the lowlands, but the humidity recovers rapidly after a few weeks of ‘dry heat’. You cannot hope to stay dry or keep any equipment dry during the monsoon. We recommend being careful to prevent hypothermia on some routes in the monsoon. Most visitors are in transit to or from the Annapurna sanctuary and base camp and the treks in the rain-shadow of the Himalayas such as Dolpo. It is only the high trails that are most favored at this, the least popular trekking time. This is the time of religious celebration of Janai Purnima when men and boys of the Hindu faith take the vows and perform rituals of ceremony.

Autumn (September, October, November)

The autumn season is considered the excellent time of the year to discover Nepal, as the weather is the clearest and calmest. The months of September, October, and November mark the start of the fall season in Nepal, and this season is typically the height trekking season in Nepal. Autumn or fall is the post-monsoon trekking season. The sky is often a brilliant blue and the air is crystal clear, affording panoramic vistas of the highest mountains and the surrounding hills. The hillsides are lush and green from the recent monsoon and the constant refreshment of the wet season. While leeches abound at lower altitudes, the whole of the Khumbu and Langtang regions could arguably be considered the most beautiful locations in the country during autumn. Lower-elevation forests turn into a glorious riot of yellows, golds, and greens as the season marches relentlessly onward.

Winter (December, January, February)

Winter, because of its colder temperature, clouds, snow, and fewer favorable weather days, is a time not recommended for trekking in higher elevations. It also tends to be the least popular time, thus many of the guest houses will be closed for the accompanying reasons of lack of tourists and cold. Cornices (overhanging snow masses) may build out from the ridge line, thus calling for greater care in the mountains. The challenge always is to be properly prepared for the worst eventualities. Health care is harder to find and generally restricted to lower elevations.