Climate in Nepal
What is the climate of Nepal
What is the climate in Nepal?
How to prepare for a trip to Nepal?
Nepal has a very diverse climate. It is divided into two main zones – the tropical zone in the south, where monsoon circulation is the main influence on the climate, and the subtropical zone in the north, with its dry, mountain climate.
The Himalayas provide a clear indication of the boundaries of climate zones. They stop the cloudy monsoon and determine the weather conditions throughout Nepal, as well as on the Asian continent in general.
In Terai – the southern part of Nepal, with the charming Chitwan – we have to deal with hot and humid subtropical climate, in the central regions – that is on the foothills of the Himalayas, so called Lesser Himalayas (Mahabharat), where the valleys of Kathmandu and Pokhara are – we have a temperate climate.
Nepal generally has five climate zones, where altitude is a factor that determines temperature and the effect of the monsoon on the weather.
| Up to 1200 m a.s.l. |
Tropical monsoon climate:
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Lowland Terai (this is where the town of Chitwan is located) Janakpur, Bardia National Park, Lumbini, Pokara |
| 1200 m to 2100 m a.s.l. |
Temperate climate with monsoon influence
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Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Bandipur, Sarangkot, Changu Narayan |
| 2100 to 3300 m a.s.l. |
Moderate, cool, typically mountain climate (similar to alpine)
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Lesser Himalayas (Mahabharat), Poon Hill, Chisapani, lower trekking areas, Chandra Giri Hills |
| 3300 to 5000 m |
Alpine climate
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Most of the trekking areas, Namche Bazar, Annapurna Base Camp and so on |
| Above 5000 m |
Raw mountain climate
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High mountain passes and higher parts of the Himalayas |
Średnia miesięczna temperatura w różnych rejonach Nepalu
| City and altitude |
Chitwan 150 m |
Pokhara 900 m |
Katmandu 1350 m |
Jomsom 2710 m |
Namche Bazar 3440 m |
| min - max | min - max | min - max | min - max | min - max | |
| January | 8 ÷ 13 | 6 ÷ 19 | 2 ÷ 17 | -2 ÷ 11 | -6 ÷ 6 |
| February | 11 ÷ 28 | 8 ÷ 22 | 3 ÷ 21 | 1 ÷ 12 | -4 ÷ 6 |
| March | 17 ÷ 33 | 14 ÷ 27 | 9 ÷ 25 | 2 ÷ 16 | -2 ÷ 8 |
| April | 19 ÷ 37 | 17 ÷ 31 | 11 ÷ 27 | 4 ÷ 20 | 1 ÷ 11 |
| May | 22 ÷ 37 | 19 ÷ 31 | 16 ÷ 28 | 7 ÷ 23 | 3 ÷ 14 |
| June | 23 ÷ 34 | 21 ÷ 31 | 19 ÷ 28 | 13 ÷ 25 | 7 ÷ 15 |
| July | 25 ÷ 33 | 21 ÷ 30 | 20 ÷ 28 | 14 ÷ 25 | 8 ÷ 16 |
| August | 24 ÷ 32 | 21 ÷ 29 | 20 ÷ 27 | 14 ÷ 25 | 8 ÷ 16 |
| September | 24 ÷ 32 | 20 ÷ 28 | 19 ÷ 26 | 11 ÷ 23 | 7 ÷ 15 |
| October | 19 ÷ 31 | 15 ÷ 27 | 12 ÷ 25 | 5 ÷ 13 | 1 ÷ 11 |
| November | 14 ÷ 27 | 11 ÷ 24 | 8 ÷ 21 | 1 ÷ 15 | -3 ÷ 8 |
| December | 8 ÷ 24 | 8 ÷ 20 | 3 ÷ 19 | -2 ÷ 13 | -4 ÷ 7 |
Nepal's climate makes it a paradise for rich flora and fauna, from tropical in Terai to Arctic on the high Himalayan paths.
A few examples that you will certainly encounter during your trip to Nepal:
The national flower of Nepal is Rhododendron arboretum, which can be best admired on the hills of the Himalayas in March and April.
Nepalese mangos are probably one of the best you can find.
You will find bananas everywhere – maybe not at the higher altitudes.
Pineapple plantations also cover a large area of the country and the taste of freshly squeezed fruit will sweep you off your feet.
Sugar cane is very common and always perfectly complements freshly squeezed juices or can work as the sole ingredient.
This is truly a natural paradise!
Therefore, when planning a trip to Nepal, it is worth taking into account the altitude at which we want to spend our holidays. We recommend to try and see all climate zones. The 15-days Nepal Tour is a perfect opportunity to do so https://www.nepalexcursiontreks.com/nepal-excursion-tour---15-days.html
