--- title: "Annapurna Base Camp Weather by Month: A Practical Comparison" description: "Compare Annapurna Base Camp weather month by month, including seasonal patterns, cold, visibility, crowds, access reliability and equipment needs." canonical: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-weather-by-month" last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45" image: "https://www.nepaltibetbhutan.com/_next/static/images/annapurna-base-camp-hero-1280.webp" --- Monthly conditions # Annapurna Base Camp Weather by Month: A Practical Comparison Annapurna weather changes by altitude and from year to year, so monthly figures are planning ranges rather than forecasts. October and November often bring clearer post-monsoon views; March to May is warmer and busier; winter is colder and quieter; June to August brings more cloud, rain below Ghorepani and flight disruption. **12 months**Compared **4,130 m**Base Camp altitude **Oct–Nov**Clearer window **Jun–Aug**Monsoon influence DB **By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**5 min read **✓ Reviewed 21 Aug 2026** Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change. [Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology) Current information ✓ Last checked: 21 Aug 2026 Permits, fees, flights, border rules and operating conditions can change. We use official and current sources whenever possible and recommend reconfirming time-sensitive details before travel. [Official sources ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)[What to recheck →](/data-methodology) Details and source context Status Planning guidance reviewed Applies to Annapurna Base Camp Trek Last checked 21 Aug 2026 On this page ## Month-by-month planning table Swipe to view table → | Month | Typical pattern | Trail and logistics | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Very cold, generally dry, snow possible | Quiet lodges; winter equipment essential | | February | Cold with gradually longer days | Quiet early; conditions begin improving late month | | March | Cool, increasingly stable spring weather | Trekking season builds; cold nights remain | | April | Warmer days with strong sun and occasional snow | Busy trails, good lodge availability if booked | | May | Milder, more afternoon cloud toward monsoon | Expedition activity; flights may become less consistent | | June | Monsoon begins; rain lower down and cloud higher up | More delays and fewer trekkers | | July | Wettest period lower in the Annapurna, frequent cloud | Flexible schedule and rain protection needed | | August | Continued monsoon with intermittent clear spells | Flight disruption remains a major planning factor | | September | Transition out of monsoon | Improving visibility; residual rain possible | | October | Often stable and clear after monsoon | Peak demand for flights and lodges | | November | Clearer and progressively colder | Strong views; fewer crowds later in the month | | December | Cold, dry and quieter | Shorter days and some seasonal lodge closures | Local Planning Note · Amigo Treks Team **Field advice** Conditions at Nayapul, Ghorepani and Machhapuchhre Base Camp can differ sharply on the same day. Use this table for seasonal planning, not as a substitute for a current forecast. ## How altitude changes the weather When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, temperature normally falls as the trail climbs, but wind, cloud and sun exposure can make the felt temperature change quickly. A mild afternoon in Ghorepani does not predict the overnight cold at Deurali or Machhapuchhre Base Camp. High-altitude solar radiation is strong even in cold air. Trekkers need sunglasses, sunscreen and covered skin alongside insulated layers. Water bottles and hydration tubes can freeze on cold mornings. ## Choose a month by your priorities - Choose October or early November for a strong chance of clear mountain views, accepting higher demand. - Choose March or April for spring warmth, rhododendrons lower on the route and an active trekking atmosphere. - Choose late November or winter for quieter trails only if you are equipped for severe cold and possible snow. - Choose monsoon months only with generous flight buffers, waterproof equipment and realistic expectations about visibility. ## Make the safety decision early Before you book or set out for weather by month, keep these details visible in the plan: Compared: 12 months; Base Camp altitude: 4,130 m; Clearer window: Oct–Nov; Monsoon influence: Jun–Aug Agree on the point at which the plan changes. When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, a lower route, a rest day, a different transfer or an early return is a normal planning option when symptoms, weather or conditions change. - Ask what the guide or operator will do if the main plan cannot continue. - Keep medication, documents, communication and warm layers accessible. - Check the current source and insurance wording before relying on a safety claim. ## What changes the plan For weather by month, agree the change point before departure. When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, a lower route, rest day, different transfer or early return is a normal option when symptoms, weather or access change. The operator should explain who makes that decision and how the group stays together. When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, keep the safety plan practical: name the next lower sleeping point, local contact, transport option and insurer process. Do not rely on a helicopter, phone signal or fixed schedule as the only response to a problem. - Save emergency contacts, insurance details and medication information offline. - Tell the guide early when health, weather or footing changes. - Treat a safe change of plan as part of the itinerary, not as a failure. Continue planning ## Related planning guides [Related guide ### ABC by month Compare every month for the Annapurna Base Camp trek by seasonal conditions, visibility, crowds, trails, Pokhara road transfers, lodges, advantages and drawbacks.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-by-month)[Related guide ### ABC in April Plan an ABC trek in April: the main spring trekking period, with warmer lower days, cold high nights and growing Annapurna expedition activity; compare crowds, trail conditions, Pokhara road transfers, equipment, advantages and drawbacks.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-april)[Related guide ### ABC in January Plan an ABC trek in January: the heart of the dry Himalayan winter, with very cold nights, short days and possible snow or ice above the tree line; compare crowds, trail conditions, Pokhara road transfers, equipment, advantages and drawbacks.](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-january) Useful answers ## Frequently asked questions What is the coldest month at Annapurna Base Camp?+ When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, january is usually among the coldest periods, but individual cold spells can occur throughout winter and shoulder seasons. Which month has the clearest views?+ When comparing weather by month for Annapurna Base Camp, october and November are widely preferred for post-monsoon visibility, although no month guarantees clear skies every day. Are online temperature tables exact?+ No. Many combine modelled data, different elevations or old observations. Treat them as broad ranges and check a current mountain forecast close to departure. ## Sources & methodology Use the dated sources below for the claims they support. Recheck time-sensitive permits, fees, transport and border procedures before booking. [**National Trust for Nature Conservation — ACAP** ↗](https://www.ntnc.org.np/project/annapurna-conservation-area-project-acap)National Trust for Nature ConservationSupports: Annapurna Conservation Area management and conservation context [**Nepal Tourism Board — TIMS and trekking information** ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/en/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/tims-card)Nepal Tourism BoardSupports: Official Nepal trekking-document and visitor-planning context [**CDC Yellow Book — high-altitude travel** ↗](https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSupports: Altitude-illness prevention, symptoms and descent-oriented medical guidance Continue planning ## Related Annapurna Base Camp guides [Month-by-month planning ### ABC in January Read the ABC in January guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-january)[Month-by-month planning ### ABC in February Read the ABC in February guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-february)[Month-by-month planning ### ABC in March Read the ABC in March guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-march)[Month-by-month planning ### ABC in April Read the ABC in April guide →](/annapurna-base-camp/annapurna-base-camp-trek-in-april) Personalised planning ## Plan Your Annapurna Base Camp Journey Tell our Kathmandu-based planning team your travel dates, group size and preferred pace. 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