Himalayas, Nepal: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Himalayas, Nepal? If you're planning to go to Himalayas, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Himalayas, Nepal

Based on the climate and weather in Himalayas, the best time to go is March. See below for details.

Important essentials for Himalayas, Nepal

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Himalayas, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to take an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb one.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Himalayas, Nepal

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Himalayas.

What to wear/what to pack for Himalayas, Nepal by month

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January

Traveling to Himalayas in January, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about a third of the time.

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February

Traveling to Himalayas in February, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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March

March in Himalayas is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost occasionally.

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April

April in this region is hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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May

If you go to Himalayas in May, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

June in Himalayas can be very hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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July

Traveling to Himalayas in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

Traveling to Himalayas in August, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

Traveling to Himalayas in September, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

October in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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November

If you are traveling to Himalayas in November, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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December

If you are traveling to Himalayas in December, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about a third of the time.

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