What is the best time for trekking?

If you are planning a trip to the Himalayas and looking for a quick answer on what is the best time for trekking, well, the answer is "It Depends"! Generally speaking, there is no best time for everyone. Your experience of the Himalayas will depend on how you feel about the crowd, the level of travel you plan to do, and your tolerance for heat, cold and rain. There are advantages and disadvantages of every Himalayan trekking season. With this article, you will be able to choose the best travel time to get the most out of your trip.

Spring Trekking in Nepal (March-May)

Spring is the best time to travel to Nepal if you are looking for warm temperatures, lush vegetation and hot days. Early spring is relatively cold, with mild temperatures in the lower altitude areas between 800 and 2,000 m (2,600 and 6,600 ft), which makes trekking in lower Annapurna enjoyable.

As winter sets in and spring approaches, temperatures in areas above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) are moderate, allowing for sunny, clear travel conditions. Considered as one of the best times for trekking and climbing in the Himalayas, spring not only brings sunshine and warm temperatures, but also fields of wild plants like these rhododendrons and famously, giving the landscape something bright and shiny.

Advantages of Spring Season Trekking

·        Temperatures in the upper level and lower level range between 16 and 23°C (61 and 73°F).

·        Traveling conditions are good and hot during the day and warm at night.

·        The snow of winter melts in April that clear the way for high mountains beyond 5,000 m (16,400 ft) such as Cho La, Larkya La or Thorung La.

·        Clear weather in early spring means less chance of flight cancellations in mountain areas like Lukla.

·        Compared to October and November there are fewer travelers that means more opportunities to explore the remote parts of the Himalayas with no crowds and long observation.

·        Spring is the season to climb Everest in Nepal, which makes it the best time to visit Everest Base Camp.

Disadvantages of Spring Season Trekking

·        As summer approaches, travel can get hot and sweaty at high altitudes.

·        Mostly cloudy during the day (mostly clear nights and mornings), which may bring clouds and light rain.

RECOMMENDED TREKS IN SPRING SEASON:

Enjoy watching the rhododendrons in full bloom and book the Khopra Ridge Trek in March and April.

Book Everest Two Passes Trekking for hot weather and awesome trekking conditions!

Autumn Trekking in Nepal (September-November)

When considering the best time for trekking in Nepal, it's hard to fault the clear weather, mild days and the amazing trekking conditions that fall brings. After the monsoons, dust and pollution are removed from the air, giving the opportunity to get a clear view of them, beautiful vistas of the Himalayan Mountains.

Depending on the amount of rain, the best time to travel usually starts in mid-September. Once the weather arrives, most days are spent with blue skies and bright sunshine that lasts all day, unlike spring when clouds form during the day. Around December, the evenings start to cool down quickly, especially at higher altitudes, that makes trekking gear and sleeping bag must.

Advantages of Autumn Trekking

·        Days get warmer, but nights are colder heading into winter.

·        With clear skies and gorgeous views, the weather is stable and sunny.

·        The temperature in the upper mountains level and lower mountains level reach about 15-24ºC (59-75ºF).

Disadvantages of Autumn Trekking

·        Generally with better weather comes more travellers, and this definitely holds true to autumn trekking in Nepal.

RECOMMENDED TREKS IN AUTUMN SEASON:

Experience the best of the Annapurna region on an Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Book Everest Two Passes Trekking to enjoy clear skies and beautiful panoramas.

Winter Trekking in Nepal (December-February)

For most people, it is too cold to walk in the high altitude areas in winter in Nepal. Daytime temperatures can vary between 9 and 12ºC (48 and 54ºF) and evenings can drop to lower temperatures. If you don't mind the cold, this is a great time to visit famous places like the Everest region, since it's less cool compared to October and November, low and medium traffic, where the weather remains fairly acceptable. Mainly, Christmas and New Year trips to Nepal are always popular because of this.

The mornings can start off cold, but the afternoons are usually clear and the snow in the mountains. With this in mind, major passes such as Thorong La (5,416 m/17,769 ft) in the Annapurna region, and Kongma La (5,545 m/18,192 ft), Cho La (5,335 m/17 503 ft) and Renjo La ( 5,420m/). 17,782ft) in the Everest region is usually closed from late November to March.

Advantages of Winter Season Trekking

·        The few people on the trail meant no crowds. The sky is usually clear and blue during the day.

·        The monastery is good to visit in winter and some fresh snow on the mountain is good for photography.

Disadvantages of Winter Season Trekking

·        Many high passes are inaccessible due to snow cover.

·        Winter temperatures require more planning and preparation, but the rewards are worth it.

RECOMMENDED TREKS IN THE WINTER SEASON:

Explore the lower region of Annapurna for spectacular views of the Annapurna range and comfortable trekking conditions on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Location: Nepal

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