Asia · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37–66°F | 7h | Minimal (15mm) | Shoulder | Cold, clear mornings and crisp Himalaya views—quiet, crowd-free valley days. |
| February | 42–72°F | 7h | Low (24mm) | Shoulder | Cool and dry with clear peaks—early-season trekking begins to reopen. |
| March | 48–79°F | 8h | Low (38mm) | Peak | Rhododendrons bloom and skies stay sharp—prime spring trekking. |
| April | 54–83°F | 8h | Moderate (63mm) | Peak | Warm valleys, blooming trails and peak Everest-season energy. |
| May | 61–84°F | 7h | High (129mm) | Shoulder | Warm and hazier as pre-monsoon builds; last clear window before the rains. |
| June | 67–85°F | 6h | Very High (242mm) | Off-Peak | Monsoon arrives—humid valleys, cloud-wrapped peaks and green terraces. |
| July | 69–84°F | 4h | Very High (384mm) | Off-Peak | The wettest month; lush, leech-y trails and low-season quiet in the capital. |
| August | 68–84°F | 5h | Very High (343mm) | Off-Peak | Monsoon greens the hills; festivals and rituals fill the misty capital. |
| September | 66–83°F | 6h | High (208mm) | Shoulder | Rains retreat and peaks re-emerge—shoulder trekking and festival season. |
| October | 57–81°F | 8h | Low (43mm) | Peak | Crystal-clear autumn skies—the finest month for Himalayan trekking. |
| November | 47–74°F | 8h | Minimal (6mm) | Peak | Dry, brilliant and cool—peak visibility for peaks and mountain flights. |
| December | 40–68°F | 7h | Minimal (8mm) | Shoulder | Cold but clear—short days, empty trails and sharp Himalaya panoramas. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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