Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, October, May
January, June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Nepal?
The best time to visit Nepal for hiking is April, October, May, 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 Nepal, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Nepal
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 20 |
February | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 30 |
March | 83Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 40 |
April | 99Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 53 |
May | 85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 96 |
June | 30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 213 |
July | 30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 364 |
August | 30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 300 |
September | 30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 17° | 204 |
October | 96Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 61 |
November | 77Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 10 |
December | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 16 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Nepal
Now you know the best time to visit Nepal for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.
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