Nepals climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain showers, and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hzot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.
Altitude |
1,000m |
1,500m |
2,000m |
2,500m |
3,000m |
3,500m |
4,000m |
4,500m |
5,000m |
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Month |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Jan |
7 |
22 |
4 |
20 |
2 |
18 |
-1 |
16 |
-2 |
14 |
-3 |
13 |
-4 |
12 |
-5 |
10 |
-12 |
6 |
Feb |
9 |
24 |
7 |
22 |
4 |
20 |
2 |
18 |
1 |
17 |
-2 |
14 |
-7 |
12 |
-6 |
10 |
-12 |
8 |
Mar |
11 |
29 |
9 |
24 |
5 |
23 |
2 |
20 |
1 |
20 |
-1 |
16 |
-5 |
14 |
-6 |
12 |
-8 |
10 |
Apr |
14 |
36 |
10 |
32 |
8 |
27 |
5 |
24 |
1 |
22 |
0 |
18 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
-6 |
12 |
May |
15 |
37 |
11 |
33 |
9 |
28 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
18 |
1 |
17 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
June |
15 |
37 |
11 |
33 |
9 |
28 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
18 |
1 |
17 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
July |
14 |
36 |
10 |
33 |
9 |
28 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
17 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
-6 |
12 |
Aug |
14 |
36 |
10 |
31 |
10 |
28 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
18 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
-6 |
12 |
Sep |
14 |
35 |
10 |
30 |
10 |
28 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
18 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
-5 |
13 |
Oct |
12 |
33 |
8 |
39 |
7 |
26 |
5 |
24 |
0 |
19 |
-2 |
17 |
-4 |
14 |
-5 |
13 |
-8 |
12 |
Nov |
10 |
27 |
7 |
22 |
6 |
24 |
4 |
22 |
1 |
18 |
-3 |
14 |
-5 |
12 |
-5 |
11 |
-10 |
10 |
Dec |
6 |
23 |
5 |
21 |
4 |
20 |
2 |
18 |
-2 |
16 |
-4 |
14 |
-6 |
10 |
-6 |
10 |
-12 |
6 |
What is the best time to visit Nepal?
As the monsoon dissipates in September, Nepal welcomes beautiful clear skies, fresh air and incredible views. October and November are two of the best months to visit as dry days make trekking easier and offer good visibility. The verdant landscapes following the rains are ideal for photographers.
What is the rainy season in Nepal?
Summer (between June – August): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost everyday with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation.