Best Time to Visit Nepal

Month-by-month guide to weather, festivals, and trekking conditions to help you pick the perfect time for your Nepal adventure.

Peak SeasonOct-Nov, Mar-Apr

Shoulder SeasonFeb, May, Sep, Dec

MonsoonJun-Aug

January

2-19°C

Weather: ModerateTrekking: Poor

Best Activities

City sightseeingJungle safari in ChitwanBird watching

Festivals

Maghe Sankranti

Cold at altitude, clear skies in the lowlands.

February

4-21°C

Weather: ModerateTrekking: Moderate

Best Activities

Cultural toursLower altitude treksChitwan wildlife

Festivals

Losar (Tibetan New Year)Maha Shivaratri

Warming up, fewer tourists, occasional cold snaps.

March

8-25°C

Weather: ExcellentTrekking: Excellent

Best Activities

Trekking (all regions)Rhododendron bloomsParaglidingRafting

Festivals

Holi (Festival of Colors)

Spring trekking season begins. Rhododendrons bloom at mid-altitudes.

April

12-28°C

Weather: ExcellentTrekking: Excellent

Best Activities

Peak trekkingMountaineering expeditionsParaglidingCultural festivals

Festivals

Nepali New Year (Bisket Jatra)Buddha Jayanti

Peak spring season. Warm days, occasional afternoon showers.

May

15-30°C

Weather: ModerateTrekking: Moderate

Best Activities

Everest summit windowLower treksCity tours

Festivals

Buddha Jayanti (some years)

Hot in lowlands, pre-monsoon haze. Everest climbing season peak.

June

19-30°C

Weather: PoorTrekking: Poor

Best Activities

Monsoon photographyCultural experiencesUpper Mustang trek

Festivals

Ropai Jatra (rice planting)

Monsoon begins. Leeches on trails, landslide risk. Upper Mustang remains dry.

July

20-29°C

Weather: PoorTrekking: Poor

Best Activities

Rain shadow treks (Upper Mustang, Dolpo)Museum visits

Festivals

Janai Purnima / Raksha Bandhan

Peak monsoon. Heavy rainfall, trails slippery. Flights often delayed.

August

20-29°C

Weather: PoorTrekking: Poor

Best Activities

Festival experiencesRain shadow treksCooking classes

Festivals

Gai JatraKrishna JanmashtamiTeej

Still monsoon but festivals bring vibrant cultural experiences.

September

18-28°C

Weather: ModerateTrekking: Moderate

Best Activities

Late monsoon treks beginDashain preparationsPhotography

Festivals

Indra JatraDashain begins

Monsoon recedes. Late September can offer good trekking windows.

October

12-26°C

Weather: ExcellentTrekking: Excellent

Best Activities

Peak trekking (all regions)ParaglidingMountain flightsRafting

Festivals

DashainTihar (Diwali)

Best month to visit. Crystal-clear skies, perfect temperatures, major festivals.

November

7-23°C

Weather: ExcellentTrekking: Excellent

Best Activities

Peak trekkingJungle safariParaglidingMountain biking

Festivals

Tihar (some years)Chhath Puja

Excellent visibility, comfortable weather. Second-best month after October.

December

2-19°C

Weather: ModerateTrekking: Moderate

Best Activities

Lower altitude treksChitwan safariCity explorationChristmas events

Festivals

Yomari PunhiChristmas celebrations

Cold but clear. Good for budget travelers — fewer crowds and lower prices.