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Nepal has two peak travel seasons: autumn (October to November) and spring (March to April). Outside these windows, destinations have wildly different conditions. Mustang is at its best during the monsoon that closes Everest and Annapurna treks.
Peak Autumn
October to November
Crystal-clear skies after the monsoon. Best mountain views of the year. All trekking routes and national parks fully open.
Peak Spring
March to April
Rhododendrons in bloom from 2,000m to 4,000m. Rising temperatures, clear mornings. Everest summit season begins.
Jan
2.4
Fair
Feb
2.7
Good
Mar
3.8
Excellent
Apr
4.3
Excellent
May
3.0
Good
Jun
2.0
Fair
Jul
1.4
Poor
Aug
1.4
Poor
Sep
2.9
Good
Oct
4.9
Peak
Nov
4.4
Excellent
Dec
2.8
Good
Average rating across all 9 documented destinations (1 = avoid, 5 = peak).
| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Base Camp | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Bhaktapur | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Chitwan National Park | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Everest Base Camp | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Ghandruk | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
January
WinterMaghe Sankranti (Jan 14-15)
Chitwan National ParkMaghe Sankranti (mid-January)
KathmanduMarch
SpringHoli
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