The best seasons for treks from Pokhara are March to May and October to November. Spring has rhododendrons and warm days. Autumn has clear skies. Winter treks are possible at lower altitudes but cold higher up. The monsoon is wet, with leeches and cloud.
Spring
March to May has flowers, warm days and good visibility in the morning.
Autumn
October and November are the clearest months, with stable weather. They are also the busiest.
Winter
December to February are cold above 3,000 m, with possible snow on the high routes. Lower trips such as Australian Camp work well.
Monsoon
June to September bring rain, leeches and cloud. Annapurna gets heavy rain.
Temperatures
At 1,000 to 2,000 m, days are mild in spring and autumn. Above 3,000 m, nights are cold. Winter nights are below freezing at higher camps.
Crowds
October is the busiest month. March and April are quieter than autumn, with flowers on the hills.
Plan it
See short treks and longer treks.
