Time that is ideal for adventure, hiking, and trekking

While Nepal can be visited all year, the best times to go walking and trekking are in the spring (late February – May) and autumn (late September-Mid December).

Autumn Late September – Mid December

The best time of year to travel to Nepal is supposedly in the autumn, majority of this day is spent in clear, less rain partial motorize and Kathmandu has a pleasant warm climate.. With dry weather and crisp, clear skies, the mountain views are at their best. Since the summer monsoon, the countryside has been lush and green. If you want to trek in Nepal in the fall, you should book well in advance because the popular trails can get crowded during this time and flights fill up fast. During this time of year, there are plenty of alternative trekking options that will get you off the beaten track and away from the crowds.

Spring late February – Mid June

As the weather warms up in late February and May wide variety of trekking options become available. The gorgeous magnolia and rhododendron will be in bloom, even though the skies may be cloudier than in the fall. If you want to trek in Nepal in the spring, you should book well in advance because the popular trails can get crowded during this time and flights fill up fast. During this time of year, there are plenty of alternative trekking options that will get you off the beaten track and away from the crowds again. The days are longer and warmer in Kathmandu, where the average daytime temperature is 27 degrees Celsius.

Summer Mid June – Mid September 

The best time to go trekking in Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa region 

At this time of the month, Kathmandu experiences a maximum temperature of 33 degrees and an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius with frequent light, moderate to heavy rain. Traveling to Nepal during the summer months of Mid June to August specially trekking, climbing can be more challenging due to the monsoon rains. There are some places that we believe are inappropriate for trekking, like Everest Base Camp, Manasalu, ABC, Annapurna Circuit. Although the trails are suitable for trekking, there can be limited views of the mountains and disruptions to internal flight schedules. While trekking in the Annapurna, Manasalu and Everest regions might not be feasible, the rain-shadowed regions of Mustang and Dolpo offer ideal summer trekking opportunities largely covered in green alpine vegetation, flora, and fauna.

The best time to go on a short, lower-altitude trek or take a city tour

Winter Mid December – Late February 

Generally, winter brings bright, dry days, though the evenings are bitterly cold at altitude and snow can block certain high passes. Despite being one of the coldest months of the year, Kathmandu still experiences comfortable temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius on average. Winter can be an excellent time to visit Nepal because there are fewer tourists, even though a high-altitude trek might not be feasible during this season. There are several amazing walking and hiking vacations such as Poon hill trek, Langtang valley trek and touring around Kathmandu world heritage sites that are ideal for a thrilling winter getaway. You might look at a picture-perfect panorama of snow-covered mountains by taking mountain flight and helicopter touring.