Annapurna Base Camp weather
The main trekking months are October to November and March to May.
Winter brings snow and ice above Deurali from mid November, and from June to September the monsoon brings heavy rain and leeches.
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- Seasons checked on 1 October 2026 against Wikivoyage and the Nepal Tourism Board
Annapurna Base Camp weather month by month
Autumn and spring, October to November and March to May, are when the trail is at its best. Snow and ice can lie above Deurali (3,200 m) from mid November to February, and the monsoon fills June to September.
| Season | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main trekking seasons | January: no | February: no | March: all month | April: all month | May: all month | June: no | July: no | August: no | September: no | October: all month | November: all month | December: no |
| Tourist board months | January: no | February: no | March: all month | April: all month | May: all month | June: no | July: no | August: no | September: all month | October: all month | November: all month | December: no |
| Snow and ice above Deurali | January: all month | February: all month | March: no | April: no | May: no | June: no | July: no | August: no | September: no | October: no | November: second half | December: all month |
| Monsoon | January: no | February: no | March: no | April: no | May: no | June: all month | July: all month | August: all month | September: all month | October: no | November: no | December: no |
Main trekking seasons
Tourist board months
Snow and ice above Deurali
Monsoon
- Main trekking seasons
October to November and March to May.
Autumn and spring, when the trekking season on this trail is at its height.
Source: Wikivoyage; checked 1 October 2026.
- Tourist board months
March to May and September to November.
The Nepal Tourism Board’s trekking months for the Annapurna region, September included.
Source: Nepal Tourism Board; checked 1 October 2026.
- Snow and ice above Deurali
Mid November to February.
Snow can lie on the trail above Deurali from the middle of November, and winter brings avalanche danger.
Source: Wikivoyage; checked 1 October 2026.
- Monsoon
June to September.
Heavy rain, and leeches on the lower trail.
Source: Wikivoyage; checked 1 October 2026.
Best time for the Annapurna Base Camp trek
October to November and March to May. The Nepal Tourism Board also counts September for the Annapurna region, at the tail of the monsoon.
A typical plan runs 10 days from Kathmandu and back, with one night at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m).
Sources: Wikivoyage and Nepal Tourism Board; checked 1 October 2026.
Snow in winter, rain in the monsoon
From mid November, snow and ice can cover the trail above Deurali (3,200 m), and in winter the stretch between Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) crosses avalanche paths. The rural municipality and district administrations close the Annapurna Base Camp trail after heavy snowfall.
In winter, light slip-on spikes for your boots (microspikes) help on the icy sections. From June to September the monsoon brings heavy rain, and leeches on the lower trail. If those are your weeks, ask us about the trail before you book.
Sources: Wikivoyage and The Himalayan Times; checked 1 October 2026.
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