Monsoon Tour In Nepal

Monsoon Tour In Nepal

Monsoon rains start in mid-June and last till mid-September. Weather has mixed results for tour activities depending on activity and altitude. When monsoon clouds come, it stays cloudy for a long time, even when it doesn’t rain. Some days there will be continuous light rain while other days there is a chance of heavy rain for an hour or two. Increased temperatures and humidity will be cooled by rain. The Himalayan peaks can be seen from vantage points above 3,000 meters at certain times of the day. Flights from Kathmandu are also guaranteed to visit Everest every day.

Travel Nepal in Summer

Summer in Nepal is also monsoon. June, July and August are the hottest months of the year. It is definitely not the best time for many treks in the foothills of the Himalayas. But the monsoon rains have not had much impact on some trekking routes, Nepal tours and Bhutan and Tibet tours. Although the annual average rainfall of the country is 1600 mm, it is only 300 mm in the Himalayan region.

[In fact, summer is the best time to visit Mustang, Nar Phu and Dolpo in Tibet or Nepal, as the monsoon rains have less impact on the Himalayan region]

Similarly, a tour of Nepal and Bhutan that involves driving, heritage sightseeing and cultural immersion activities are less affected by the monsoon rain. Decreased prices, less crowd and the authentic cultural experience are the few benefits of travelling to Nepal during summer.

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June weather
Average weather around major tourist spots in Nepal

Location Average High – Average Low – Precipitation – Rainy days
Kathmandu 29.1 ℃ 19.1 ℃ 236.3 mm (9.3”) 17
Pokhara 30.6 ℃ 20.9 ℃ 669 mm (26.34″) 11
Chitwan 35℃ 26℃ 281mm (11.06″) 26.5
Nominal 7.6 ℃ 2.4 ℃ 160 mm (6.3″) 15.1
Jomsom 17℃ 4℃ 69mm (2.72”) 14

Lower Mustang in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is an ideal place to visit if you are visiting in the month of June. As spring arrives late at higher altitudes, it is a flowering season with moderate temperatures between 4 – 17°C. In almost 14 days of June month, when 672 mm of rain accumulates in Pokhara, only 69 mm rains.

Festival in June – Asher 15

Asher 15 (June 29) festival is the national paddy day which celebrates the traditional ceremony of rice plantation. The festival starts with a musical procession and parade of farmers to the paddy field. While a group of men plough the field and make fine mud slurry for the plantation, women sow the rice seedlings singing traditional duet songs. The festivity gets more exciting when they start to splash mud on each other. Traditional lunch is served with beaten rice, yogurt and home made brew.

Spiritual journey in June, July and August

It is possible to travel and visit cultural sites during the day as it rains mostly in the evening and at night. Buddhist pilgrimages visit the heritage, cultural and spiritual sites around Kathmandu and Lumbini. Summer season in Nepal is also monsoon season. But the rains also make visiting the sites around tropical Lumbini fun. The temperature in Kathmandu will be 25 degrees and around Lumbini will be 29 degrees.

The Buddhist pilgrimage tour of Nepal or just Lumbini tour is less affected by the monsoon rain.

Travel Nepal in July

July is the peak of monsoon rain and summer heat. The average day temperature ranges from 33 °C to 20 °C in the middle hills. However the rain often cools down the temperature making it pleasant for going around or getting a good sleep. It often rains in the evening or night making it possible to do some hikes and cultural tours.

July weather
Average weather around major tourist spots in Nepal

Location Average – High Average – Low Precipitation – Rainy days
Kathmandu 29.1 ℃ 19.1 ℃ 236.3 mm (9.3”) 17
Pokhara 30.6 ℃ 20.9 ℃ 669 mm (26.34″) 11
Chitwan 35℃ 26℃ 281mm (11.06″) 26.5
Namche 7.6℃ 2.4℃ 160mm (6.3”) 15.1
Jomsom 17℃ 4℃ 69mm (2.72”) 14

Recommended tour for monsoon

– Upper Mustang trek
– Jomsom Muktinath Trek
– Kailash Tour
– India Tour

Nepal Travel tips for Monsoon

Prepare for rain. Good quality, breathable rain gear is recommended.

• Make your luggage/backpack waterproof and bring a cover.
• Shoes should be waterproof or easy to dry.
• Keep your itinerary flexible in case of delays and cancellations of transportation and domestic flights.
• Plan your trip with enough time between your trip and international flight.
• It usually rains in the afternoon or evening. So it is better to start your activity early.
• If it rains the night before, plan to do Himalayan darshan in the morning.

Nepal in August

August is still a rainy month in Nepal. The rain is supposed to relent by the end of the month. But the weather pattern has changed in the last decade and the monsoon rain continues till mid September. By August, the agricultural rush of planting rice ends and people are more relaxed to celebrate a few of the many colorful festivals of Nepal. The festivals of Naag Panchami, Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra, Krishna Janmashtami fall in August.

August is not an ideal month for Nepal tours and trek. However if this is the only time you can visit, there are few treks and cultural tours which are less affected by monsoon rain. August is the summer and rainy season in Nepal. It remains mostly cloudy and rains in the afternoon or night. It is hot and humid in lower valleys or foothills of the Himalayas which will be cooled by rain. Trekking in the Mustang region is highly recommended. This is also the best time to visit Tibet or just take a cultural tour with day hikes.

Nepal Trips for August

August is still monsoon with heavy clouds and rain throughout the country. Even though there will be few tourists trekking to popular destinations, it is not an ideal month for trekking. While it remains mostly cloudy, it rains only in the afternoon and night. Days are hot and humid. So if you have to come to Nepal in August, there are few trips relatively better to take than others. It is the best time to do the Nepal and Tibet tour. A Nepal tour with day hikes could be planned around Kathmandu and Pokhara. Here are the recommended trips for August.

– Upper Mustang Tour
– Lower Mustang Tour
– Tibet, Lhasa Tour (China)
– India Tour

Does it rain in September ?

The monsoon rains start to subside by the beginning of September. The air starts to cool down with lesser clouds in the sky. It rains once in a few days only till mid September. Tourists start to fly in Kathmandu and go on treks and tours by the second week of September. The average temperature will be between 25 – 12 degree centigrade in September. Because of the vertically rising landscape, climate varies from place to place. The lower valleys and tropical jungle will still be humid throughout September. Mountains remain cooler and you may need warm clothes depending upon the altitude.

For more detailed weather, travel tips and trip recommendation for September visit – Nepal Tour in September

Nepal tour in September

September is the beginning of the biggest tourist season of Nepal. The monsoon rain retreats back and the hot and humid temperature of summer starts to cool down with the advent of autumn. The snow peaks appear dazzling against the blue sky, atop verdant layers of mountains cleared by the monsoon rain. Average temperature will be from 25 degree centigrade to 12 degree centigrade. September is the best time to come to Nepal if you want to avoid the crowd. By mid September, even the trails of remote treks are open.

Nepal is open and safe to travel in September 2023

The World Happiness Report of the United Nations has listed Nepal as the happiest country in South Asia based on the response to Covid-19. During the crisis of Covid-19, the hilly country was really relatively calm and happy. Tourism quickly boomed as it was one of the safest destinations in the world to visit.

With no visa on arrival and no PCR test required, Nepal is now fully open. With fewer tourists, lower prices and better weather, September 2023 is the best time to visit Nepal.

September weather
Average weather around major tourist areas in Nepal

Location-Maximum Temp-Minimum Temp-Precipitation-Precipitation Days
Kathmandu 28.1 ℃ 18.5 ℃ 199.8 mm 15
Pokhara 29.3 ℃ 20.3 ℃ 641 mm 10
Chitwan 31°22°386 mm 8
Namche 15℃ 6℃ 165 mm 15
Jomsom 15℃ 3℃ 72 mm 14

Travel in early September

The rainy season is said to end in mid-August. However, in the last few years, it rained in September. In early September, the rain subsides. It may rain in some days or in the afternoon or at night which is possible to visit the places and enjoy the view.

If you are traveling in early September, the best tour to take would be Bhutan Nepal and India, Sikkim tour. Contact us for this trip

[Since this is a cultural tour, it is less affected by the unexpected weather of early September. The tour visits the highlights of the three countries]

Cultural tours visiting the scenic hill towns like Nagarkot and Bandipur is also the best thing to do in early September. Since the cultural tours include mostly driving and sightseeing or cultural immersion activities with locals, it is less affected by weather. Spending night at hilltop towns like Nagarkot and Bandipur gives you ample opportunities of Himalayan sightseeing as it normally clears up in the morning and evening.

Here are some recommended tours for September
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Best of Nepal Tour
Experience Nepal Tour
Kathmandu Valley Tour
Pilgrimage Package Tour in Nepal

Everest Trek in September

Trekking in the Everest region is more preferable in early September as it rains less in the east than in western Nepal (Annapurna and Dhaulagiri). The high altitude trail escapes the hot and humid temperature of foothills. Temperature is pleasant ranging from about 9 ℃ to 18 ℃ at Lukla (2,800m) and – 3 ℃ to 8 ℃ at Everest base camp (5,380m).

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Trips for mid-September

In mid-September, the monsoon rains subside and Nepal’s main tourist season begins. All trekking routes are open after monsoon floods and landslides. This is the best time to go on any trek in Nepal. And then you can visit Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan at the end of September when the weather is better in the southern part of the Himalayas. And to avoid the crowds of popular routes, we recommend some new trails with more cultural insight. For contact we can be contacted via email or WhatsApp. No. 977-9860751012 /email ramalpinetrav@gmail.com

Nepal Travel Tips for September

• Choose well-established popular treks as trails on remote treks may still be closed due to landslides ad flooding in September.
• Prepare for rain. Good quality, breathable rain gear is recommended.
• Make your luggage/backpack waterproof and bring a cover.
• Shoes should be waterproof or easy to dry.
• Keep your itinerary flexible in case of delays and cancellations of transportation and domestic flights.
• Plan your trip with enough time between your trip and international flight.
• It usually rains in the afternoon or evening. So it is better to start your activity early.
• If it rains the night before, plan to do Himalayan darshan in the morning.