Trekking Seasons

The trekking season in Nepal is governed by the monsoon of rains which begins in mid-June and extends until mid-September. Thus October through May are good months during which treks should be planned.

Autumn is noted for blue skies and clear views of the mountains and is considered to be the best season for trekking. Though January and February are cold at higher elevations where there is occasional snowfall. These months also offer excellent trekking for those who are well-equipped or who remain at lower elevations below 3000 meters.
Late February marks the beginning of spring in Nepal with hill-side covered with wild flowers and spectacular displays of rhododendrons above 1800 meters. Trekking in this month of February and March are especially interesting to lovers of flowers and nature.

April and May are quite warm at lower elevations and the mountains are often hidden by haze and cloud. But his is the expedition season, the best time for climbing the high peaks. At higher elevations over 5000 meters, the mountain views are excellent and the temperature is quite moderate, even at night.

Though it rains a lot, botanists and students of leaches will enjoy the summer season (July to September). But the high valleys north to the mountain ranges however, remain dry even during the summer and are a delightful destination with pastures full of cattle and alpine flowers.