Nepal Weather and Climate - Select the Best Time to Visit Nepal 2024

Nepal autumn (namely September to November) is the best time to have a Nepal travel after the summer monsoon passes by. With clear sky, pleasantly moderate temperature and little rainfall, the short period of autumn of peak tourist season receives thousands of guests from around the world for Nepal tourism. As a result, accommodation in popular destinations in Kathmandu usually gets great tension and consumption rises with high prices.

Travelers who visit Nepal in this time can visit landmark architectures, have best sightseeing of beautiful natural scenery of Himalaya Rang, even Mount Everest, and take favorite activities such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, water rafting in Nepal, etc.…

Splendid Snow Mountains (November)

As a period of dry season, Winter of Nepal is dry but not extremely cold as expected for its location of low latitude. Temperature in the daytime maintains above 10 degrees Celsius, drops to a few degrees Celsius and a bit of cold in the evening, and gradually becomes cooler than autumn days. From mid-December to mid-February is the coldest time of year in Nepal. Occasional winter storms during this period can bring snow, frost, making it not a perfect travel time for Nepal. If you want to enjoy a quieter atmosphere, it’s a good travel time.

Tourists should note the large temperature difference between day and night and prepare warm clothes during the evening.

Patan Durbar Square (February)

Spring (December ~ February of the next year) is the second best time and pleasant season of Nepal travel coming after the cold winter is over and before the summer monsoon arrives. Weather during Pre-Monsoon is still dry and sky keeps clean as well, and it’s getting warmer since spring months of March. Thus, tourist can visit Nepal and trek in famous Annapurna regions, enjoy the florid rhododendron bloom in this period of time.

You could expect more variable weather with predominantly clear morning and overcast afternoons with sudden dark clouds. The days mix up warm and little rain, which irrigates wildflowers like beautiful rhododendrons. As the spring months, lush and an abundant green at this season makes the whole country alive. But since late April, rainfall increase and you maybe have less chance to view gorgeous faces of high-elevated peaks.

Spring Rhododendron Bloom (March)

Summer monsoon makes Nepal a city with plenty of rains in whole summer (June ~ August). During this period, rains visit unexpectedly in the afternoon or at night mostly, sometimes occasional continuous rain in the daytime and they often end quickly, so the weather is always hot and humid during both the night and the day. Heavy rains can cause landslide in some areas of Nepal, and it’s very difficult to view snowcapped mountains surrounded by clouds and mist then.

Outdoor trekking for unprofessional trekkers is not recommended during Monsoon months, which is generally difficult and uncomfortable considering the muddy road caused by daily rains, fear of leeches and other concerns.

However, if you visit Nepal in the rainy season, you will benefit huge discounts for accommodation than other months of year, and it's a popular time to travel overland between Nepal and Tibet. Rain gear including rain coat and umbrella are necessary in this season.

Swayambhunath Temple (August)

Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.

☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)

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