Best Time to Hike Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3°C / 45°F | -2.2°C / 28°F | 9 mm | 3 |
| February | 5.8°C / 42°F | -4°C / 25°F | 40 mm | 8 |
| March | 8.7°C / 48°F | -0.4°C / 31°F | 140 mm | 20 |
| April | 12.7°C / 55°F | 3.5°C / 38°F | 264 mm | 28 |
| May | 14.5°C / 58°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 257 mm | 30 |
| June | 16.7°C / 62°F | 11.2°C / 52°F | 492 mm | 30 |
| July | 17.4°C / 63°F | 13.2°C / 56°F | 723 mm | 31 |
| August | 16.8°C / 62°F | 12.5°C / 55°F | 488 mm | 31 |
| September | 16.5°C / 62°F | 11.4°C / 53°F | 396 mm | 30 |
| October | 13.4°C / 56°F | 6.5°C / 44°F | 110 mm | 21 |
| November | 10.2°C / 50°F | 2.9°C / 37°F | 65 mm | 11 |
| December | 9.6°C / 49°F | 0.7°C / 33°F | 3 mm | 1 |
Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.
The best months to hike Annapurna Base Camp Trek are December. Expect daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nights near 1°C (34°F).
Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.
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