Best time to visit Nepal

The best time to visit Nepal is Monsoon (Jun–Sep) or Winter (Dec–Feb), based on recorded weather, crowd and price levels. 4 seasons are compared below with their weather, crowds and prices so you can choose dates that suit your trip.

How we calculate costs

Spring trekking
March – May
Rhododendron flowering, warmer, some haze at lower altitude.
Crowds: high
Prices: high
Monsoon
June – September
Heavy rain, leeches, flight delays; good in rain-shadow Mustang.
Crowds: low
Prices: low
Autumn trekking
October – November
Clearest mountain views of the year; the busiest trekking window.
Crowds: high
Prices: high
Winter
December – February
Cold and clear at altitude, high passes snowed in, low-altitude treks fine.
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Nepal best time to visit FAQ

What is the cheapest time to visit Nepal?

Prices in Nepal are recorded as lowest during Monsoon (Jun–Sep) and Winter (Dec–Feb).

When is Nepal least crowded?

Crowds in Nepal are recorded as lowest during Monsoon (Jun–Sep) and Winter (Dec–Feb).

When is peak season in Nepal?

Peak crowds or prices in Nepal are recorded during Spring trekking (Mar–May) and Autumn trekking (Oct–Nov).