Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, December, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Annapurna Circuit?
The best time to visit Annapurna Circuit for hiking is November, December, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Annapurna Circuit, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Annapurna Circuit
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -9° | 26 |
February | 49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -8° | 39 |
March | 48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -4° | 54 |
April | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 54 |
May | 37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 82 |
June | 32Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 103 |
July | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 40Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 7° | 181 |
August | 26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 40Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 7° | 188 |
September | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 5° | 109 |
October | 51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 28 |
November | 56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -5° | 13 |
December | 54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -7° | 19 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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