Nepal has four seasons namely, autumn, winter, spring, and summer (also monsoon). The best tourist season in Nepal with summer passing and before the onset of winter is autumn. Autumn season falls during the months between September and November when the weather is highly pleasant, so are the mountain views.

Spring is also considered a good season and falls between the months of March and May. During spring, the temperature is mildly warm in lowlands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to encounter breathtaking mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom and the national flower of Nepal, rhododendron sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.

Winter falls during the months between December and February and is relatively cold. During these months there are comparatively less tourists in Nepal. Summer (also monsoon) falls during the months between June and August when it is quite hot and humid during daytime with occasional rain showers, sometimes all through the day. Nepal has the least tourists during summer season.

If you are considering trekking, white-water rafting or climbing, then autumn and spring are the best seasons to travel.  Likewise, if you are traveling to Nepal for leisure tours, wildlife safari, culture tours, foothill trekking or hiking (below 3000m / 9,850 feet), winter as well as autumn and spring seasons are the best seasons to travel, though winter could be harsh. Summer or monsoon season can be considered for some city tours, volunteering works or culture tours. As a matter of fact, for some areas of Nepal, Tibet and India, summer months are the best times to travel because these areas are ‘rain-shadow’ areas and monsoon is much lighter here.