When to travel to Nepal?
Nepal is an absolutely incredible country that stretches across the mountain peaks of the Himalayan mountains. It is especially in northwestern Nepal, where some parts are in the high plateau, which is also characteristic of the country of Tibet, and these high peaks are typically referred to as the Tibetan Plateau.
General about the climate and weather in Nepal
In the northern part of Nepal in the mountainous region, the climate is arctic. In the southern part of Nepal there are many small valleys and hilly landscapes, and here the climate is both subtropical and tropical.
Nepal is a country with a completely unique landscape, which you do not see in many places in the world and not at all in the heights Nepal is in. Due to the very high mountains, the weather is also very varied, where this is very different, depending on where you are in the country. Nepal offers magnificent nature, culture, history and wildlife, which is completely unique.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and here the city is located in a huge valley. The country is, as mentioned, up in the huge mountain range, the Himalayas, where the climate is different from what we know from Denmark. Here the rain is more frequent and powerful, where there are still pleasant temperatures, which are a lot warmer than Denmark.
Temperatures in Kathmandu can range from 1 degree at night to 29 degrees during the day, depending on which month you choose to travel in.
| Kathmandu | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Christmas | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Rain | 16 | 24 | 39 | 75 | 158 | 341 | 547 | 474 | 323 | 78 | 10 | 18 |
| Max temp. | 8 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| Mine. temp. | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
The mountains of Nepal
We are based on the highest mountain in the world, which is Mount Everest. Here we look at what temperatures and climates one can expect on either a trekking trip or a mountaineering trip. The temperature at Mount Everest will typically be in the range of 5 degrees at night to around 16 degrees during the day.
However, the temperature will naturally drop the more you get up the mountain. More precisely, it drops about 1 degree for every 200 meters you get. There is less rain in the mountains than in the valleys.
| Mount Everest | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Christmas | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Rain | 11 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 96 | 154 | 145 | 81 | 37 | 6 | 13 |
| Max. temp. | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Mine. temp. | -15 | -14 | -10 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | -5 | -10 | -13 |
The seasons in Nepal
When the cold starts to find its way to Denmark, you can calmly set course for Nepal. here the high season lasts from mid-September to the end of December. The daytime temperature is comfortable and is between 6-14 degrees.
According to watchtutorials, the low season in Nepal lasts from June to late August. You can easily have a great Nepal trip in the low season, the weather is just more unpredictable. The monsoon falls during the same period, but so do the sharp sunny days.
Vaccinations on trips to Nepal
During a trekking trip to Nepal, you must be aware of which vaccinations you must bring with you when traveling to the country. It is not always easy to find out which vaccinations you need.
To find the head and tail in which vaccinations you should have, the length of the trip is emphasized on this page. As there is a difference in what vaccinations you need on a trip to Nepal.
Vaccinations for a trip to Nepal in less than 4 weeks
Most trips to Nepal with Kipling Travel are between one week and four weeks. There is therefore a focus on a trip to Nepal in less than 4 weeks. One of the trips is 31 days, and you can read about vaccinations for this trip below. Here you will find information about a trip to Nepal in over 4 weeks.
The risk of malaria is small in Nepal. This also applies to the Terai area, which is the lowlands bordering India. Therefore, simple things can help against malaria, such as mosquito nets and mosquito repellents on the skin.
Vaccinations for a trip to Nepal in less than 4 weeks
| Diphtheria | 1 day before the trip |
| Yellow fever | 10 days before the trip. Not necessary for normal travel in Nepal, only if you come from a yellow-fever country in South America or Africa. Transit – Only necessary if you are going to other countries |
| Hepatitis A | 7 days before the trip |
| Tetanus | 1 day before the trip |
| Diarrhea | Taken in pill form – in the country |
| Malaria | Taken in pill form – in the country |
We recommend that you be vaccinated at least 10 days before your trip to Nepal
Vaccinations for a trip to Nepal of more than 4 weeks
For example, if you choose to travel to Nepal for a duration of more than 4 weeks, it is recommended that you be vaccinated with the vaccines that apply to a trip of less than 4 weeks. In addition, on a trip to Nepal of between 1 and 5 months , it is recommended that you be vaccinated against the following diseases: hepatitis B (3-4 weeks before), meningitis (1 week), rabies (4 weeks), Japanese encephalitis (14 days) .
On a trip to Nepal of 6 months or longer , you must of course be vaccinated against the vaccines described above. In addition, you must be vaccinated against tuberculosis 6 weeks before and typhoid 1 week before departure.