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Best Time to Hike Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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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.

When to go

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.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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