Best Time for Trekking in Nepal: A Seasonal Guide
There is no best time for trekking in Nepal. All of it depends upon the interest of the trekkers. Having said that the best season for trekking is during autumn and spring in Nepal.
With clean and pure air blowing around you will be able to withheld the beauty of the country in total. What The Trek Nepal suggests is that if you arent experienced then always try and trek during the premiere season.
Tourists who are absolutely experienced and know the conditions of Nepal tend to trek even in the monsoon season. But the number of tourists is absolutely low compared to the peak season.
In order to convey every season we try and access into best time for trekking concerning each season. Nonetheless try and study the weather, situation, and conditions before flying into Nepal.
Spring Season (March-May)
This is the best time for trekking when we talk about Nepal. The summer hasn’t fully arrived while the winter has left you. Spring season mainly falls from March to May.
The flowers are just starting to bloom and they tend to aid you during your whole journey. Likewise, weather conditions are brilliant with no rain and not-so-bright sunlight. Mountains and vegetation are visible during this time.
At the higher altitude, you will be closer to giant rhodendrons which tend to beautify your overall journey. Having said that there are good and bad sides to trekking in spring.
Advantages of trekking in spring
- Less sunshine with temperature between 16-23 degrees celsius.
- Cool day trekking along with warmer nights.
- Clear visibility of mountains, hills, vegetation, and animals.
- Less chances of rain or flight cancellation which makes any trekking opportunity open.
- Better time to do high altitude treks like EBC, ABC, Manaslu, etc.
Disadvantages of trekking in spring
Although the best for trekking is spring there are some clear disadvantages that make the trekking journey thoughtful. Some of them are:
- On and off rain during the trek created issues.
- Lower altitude treks could be hot due to summer.
- Overcrowd in popular places due to the peak season of trekking.
Summer season (June-August)
Nepal practices monsoon during the months of May to September. Henceforth best time for trekking can’t be summer for everyone. But there is a major chunk of the community who loves the summer trekking opportunities.
Summer however isn’t right to practice the trekking opportunities. Along with the rainfall, the temperature seems to be rising in Nepal. Massive clouds and fog in the mountain region tend to ruin the trekking mood.
Not only that you will also feel hard done by with the changing weather conditions. Mostly the low-ranged places in Nepal get massive crowds for trekking during this time.
Advantages of summer trekking
- Less crowd due to weather changes.
- The cost of food and accommodation gets low due to fewer tourists.
- Untouched beauty in the trekking trails.
Disadvantages of Summer trekking
- Wet weather conditions and rainfall.
- Unclear mountains and natural beauty
- Chance of getting sick easily.
Autumn season (September-November)
If you thought spring is the best season for trekking in Nepal, think again. The best time for trekking in Nepal is autumn. Autumn seasons fall during the months of September to November and the beauty is at its peak.
Not only that the month of October, and November are the times when Dashain and Tihar Falls are often considered the biggest festivals in the country. People are highly welcoming and motivate you to celebrate the festival as well.
The days and slightly cold with no rain, fog, or even mountains. The pollution of the city and mountains gets cleared which opens the door for brilliance. If you are thinking of the mountain trek try and have your sleeping bag at every time.
Advantages of the autumn trek
- Nights are cool and days are warm.
- Stable weather with beauty at its peak.
- Good temperature that remains between 15-24 degrees.
- Enthusiastic trekkers which creates a social network.
Disadvantages of autumn trek
- Overcrowding results in expensive pricing.
- Pollution and carelessness around the trekking trails.
- Chances of getting poor service due to higher demand.
Winter season (December-February)
One of the toughest times in the list of best times for trekking in Nepal is the winter season. Most of the trekking sites in Nepal are at the higher altitude. During the winter season, the temperature goes into negative and living easy can be a big ask.
Likewise, you will also encounter the fact that the winter season seems a temperature range between 9-12 degrees even in the day. Early mornings and late nights are majorly seen with negative temperatures.
But don’t be surprised if some of the trekkers still plan their journey in these harsh conditions. December, January, and February are mainly known to be the winter season. Along with foggy weather, things get very chilly for foreigners.
You will need to be well-suited with extra sleeping bags, extra clothes, and luggage. Almost all the trekking regions like EBC, ABC, Manaslu, etc get majorly crowded with beautiful snow.
Advantages of winter trekking
There are some strict advantages when you plan for winter trekking. However, these might not feel advantageous for everyone.
- Less crowd at the trekking trail.
- Clear skies during the day.
- Great photography opportunities with beautiful snow.
Disadvantages of winter trekking
- Massive snow coverage which creates a cold atmosphere.
- Chances of avalanche in the high mountain.
- More luggage and planning are required.
Final Thoughts
At The Trek Nepal, we believe there isn’t a right time for trekking in Nepal. It totally depends upon the bearing ability along with the interest of the trekkers.
Having said that the best time for trekking in Nepal is during autumn. But The Trek Nepal is known to organize trekking packages all around the year.
We provide extra care and security to our guests who reach the mountains. Therefore we would like to welcome everyone reading this to come to Nepal and feel homely.