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Best season to visit Annapurna Region

1 November, 2020
Makalu Adventure

Planning on visiting Annapurna, and wondering which is the best season for visiting Annapurna? Annapurna region is one of the most visited trek regions for hikes, mountain climbs, treks, and many more. If you are a climber and going for the mountain then Annapurna is one of the Best Choices for you. Hikers visit the Annapurna in autumn (September, October, November), as it is the best season to visit the Annapurna. Annapurna is located at the north center of Nepal, with the highest mountain in the world. The range of 34 miles long reaches the height of 26,545 feet, which is below the mountain Everest. Mount Annapurna is considered the most dangerous climbing area, so most of the visitors are happy to just walk around. You will experience several attractions. Each year Mount Annapurna have a visitor around 150,000 people among them 1977 are foreigners, which makes the Annapurna the most popular destination in Nepal, Annapurna is one of the best available route among clambers by providing the flora and fauna of natural wonder, it will give a chance to explore the cultural variation. This is the moderate trek with easy trials. You also have a lot of options while doing a Nepal tour throughout the year such as Annapurna Base Camp trek, Machhapuchhre Base Camp trek, age-old gompas, Monastery.

When to hike the Annapurna Region?

A brief description of the season for Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal around the Annapurna area.

Annapurna region in autumn?

Autumn is the peak season for traveling in the mountains. The best time for visiting Annapurna is in autumn starting from October, when the monsoon stops, from this month to the Himalayas will especially be dazzling. It is the time when monsoon rain clears the dust and cleans the trial freshness everywhere. The autumn has a mostly stable climate and the days are bright and the sky is mostly clear but you might occasionally rain. Posting the monsoon behind, autumn will start (September, October, and November). You might still see the wet and moist atmosphere in the early autumn, stable weather will start from mid-September to mid-November.

Highlights for autumn.

  • You will have many route options to visit the final destination this season.
  • The weather is pleasant and offers you the best view of the year.
  • You will find stable temperatures and can enjoy the long, cool days with amazing sunrises and sunset.
Best season for Annapurn Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp during Autumn season

Pre – Winter is the weather when the temperature at the Annapurna Region lessens and inches towards the winter temperature. As autumn comes to its end the winter will begin its journey. The temperature range is between 9-17 degrees Celsius. It is the time when the sky is clear, but the morning can be foggy. The Annapurna region trek is available for any season throughout the year. Even though the winter is the offseason for trekking the Annapurna region. If you are planning to climb Mt. Annapurna then, the mountain will get extremely cold. We recommend avoiding the winter season for climbing the mountains. The peak season for mountain climbing is autumn. It will be the best choice for the climbers to choose from. If you are planning on hiking then the winter will be your wise option to choose for the Annapurna reason. The winter is also considered as the solder months that fall in-between season. As it is considered the colder months you may find some difficult weather conditions during these months.

Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp during winter
Best season for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Highlights for winter.

  • Winter is the off-season period of the year.
  • The weather change in the top pass is dynamic in this season.
  • The higher area has heavy snowfall in this region.
  • It is perfect for the spectacular view of the Himalayas while crowded with the huge pile of snow.

Annapurna in spring?

Hiking in Annapurna also starts in spring, In March and April before the monsoon starts. This is the time when the chilling cold and hazy days start. The temperature varies between 17-20 degrees Celsius. You may consider spring as another good option to visit Annapurna. The second best time for trekking in Annapurna which often provides a clear blue sky and spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains. The climate is totally unexpected. On the other hand, hiking to the Annapurna region does not guarantee a clear sky and a suitable temperature, however, this is the best time for hikers to visit this region. When you visit you must be prepared for consequence even at the best time.

Highlights for spring

  • A dazzling view of the Himalayan range, valleys, hills, and mountains.
  •  Enjoy Warm temperature with clear skies and beautiful rain.
  • In early spring you will encounter late snowfalls, yet the temperature will be warmer and is perfect for the travelers who are you who want to enjoy the winter snowfall and the blooming spring.
  • You will experience the monsoon rain in late spring. It is perfect for those travelers who like to experience the monsoon rain with spring beauty.
Annapurna region during Spring season
Annapurna region during Spring Season

Annapurna Region for summer (Monsoon)?

The summer is held in the months (June, July, and August). The temperature during the summer is between 20-25 degrees Celsius. The lower regions of the trek are higher with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Nepal has a wet summer. This is the time when the Monsoon began. This season seeded the warmth, humid days along with torrential rainfall and thunderstorms. The area around Annapurna Base Camp is partially affected by this season. It has a rain-shadow area around the Annapurna region. We recommend all trekkers avoid the heavy rainfall in monsoon seasons as it makes the trail slippery.

Due to heavy rainfall. You can injure the magnification view of natural wonder on the trail during this season but if you don't enjoy the rain at all, there are some fantastic trekking routes and trails in the rain-shadow area of this route in Nepal. Some of the recommended ones are the upper Mustang trek and the lower dollar trek

Highlights for summer

  • Enjoy the enveloped clouds in mountains and the lower trekking route.
  • Enjoy the monsoon rain freshening the environment, by getting the best landscape view.
  • Fewer trekkers are received, you can enjoy the beauty and solitude of the beauty and solitude of the mountains without crowds.
Annapurna region during Summer(moonsoon)
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