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Best Time to Visit Nepal – Weather, Festivals & Travel Tips (2025 Guide)
By Shubham Verma – India Tourist Taxi
Planning a trip to Nepal and wondering when to go? Whether you want clear mountain views, colorful festivals, or pleasant trekking weather, choosing the right time to visit Nepal can make all the difference. Here’s a month-by-month guide to help Indian tourists decide the best time to visit Nepal in 2025—along with travel tips, weather info, and festival highlights.
🌤️ Overview: Best Seasons to Visit Nepal
| Season | Months | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March – May | Clear skies, ideal for trekking & views |
| Monsoon | June – August | Greenery, fewer crowds, off-season deals |
| Autumn | Sept – Nov | Best weather, major festivals, high season |
| Winter | December – Feb | Snow views, budget travel, spiritual tours |
🌸 Spring (March to May) – Most Popular Season
✅ Best For:
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Trekking (Everest, Annapurna, Ghorepani)
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Pokhara and Kathmandu sightseeing
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Muktinath Yatra in mild weather
🌡️ Temperature:
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Kathmandu: 12°C – 28°C
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Pokhara: 15°C – 30°C
🌺 Rhododendrons bloom across the hills. Ideal for photography and clear mountain views.
🌧️ Monsoon (June to August) – Off-Season Travel
✅ Best For:
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Budget travelers
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Lumbini, Kathmandu (low elevation areas)
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Spiritual tours without crowds
🌡️ Temperature:
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20°C – 30°C with frequent rainfall
💡 Fewer tourists, heavy discounts on hotels & packages. Avoid high-altitude treks due to landslides.
🍁 Autumn (September to November) – The Best Time Overall
✅ Best For:
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Sightseeing, adventure, festivals
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Treks and outdoor travel (Pokhara, Chitwan, Mustang)
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Muktinath, Manakamana, and Pashupatinath Darshan
🌡️ Temperature:
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12°C – 25°C (cool, pleasant)
🎉 Dashain and Tihar – Nepal’s biggest Hindu festivals – fall during this season. Roads and hotels are busy, so book in advance.
❄️ Winter (December to February) – Cold but Peaceful
✅ Best For:
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Muktinath Yatra (less crowded)
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Family trips to Kathmandu & Lumbini
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Budget and offbeat travel
🌡️ Temperature:
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Kathmandu: 4°C – 18°C
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Pokhara: 7°C – 20°C
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Snowfall possible in higher areas (Jomsom, Sarangkot)
🧣 Pack warm clothes. Perfect for those seeking calm and spiritual atmosphere.
🎉 Major Nepal Festivals (2025 Calendar Highlights)
| Festival | Month | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Holi | March | Celebrated with colors across Nepal |
| Buddha Jayanti | May | Special prayers in Lumbini |
| Dashain | October | Biggest Hindu festival in Nepal |
| Tihar (Deepawali) | November | Festival of lights |
| Losar | February | Tibetan New Year – celebrated in mountain regions |
✅ Final Travel Tips
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Book early for Spring & Autumn seasons
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Avoid ₹2,000 notes – carry ₹100/₹500 instead
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Check weather updates before Pokhara–Jomsom flights
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Carry Aadhaar/Voter ID for border entry
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Always check local festival calendars while planning
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✔️ Seasonal packages with hotel + sightseeing
✔️ Special offers during off-season
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