Nepal in December
December is beginning of winter in Nepal. However weather remains fantastic with clear sky, dry and sunny days and comfortable temperature for trekking. By December, crowd of the popular trekking trails of Everest and Annapurna thins out. Minimum Temperature of high altitude drops below – 10℃. With proper preparation, first half of December is best time for popular treks. The month is known as shoulder season for Nepal tour of Chitwan, Pokhara, Lumbini and Bardia. Number of Buddhist pilgrims increase in the Lumbini which remains dry and warm. December is best time for short treks in Nepal. The movement of domestic and Asian tourists brings back the tourist season for a brief during Christmas and New year.
Quick travel tips for December
- Prepare to walk in snow in the higher elevation of short treks.
- Christmas and New Year time sees a brief tourist season rush.
December weather in Nepal
Average weather around the major tourist area of Nepal
| Place | Max Temp | Min Temp | Rainfall | Rain day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 20.2℃ | 3.7℃ | 13.2 mm | 1 |
| Pokhara | 20.7℃ | 8℃ | 22 mm | 1 |
| Chitwan | 22℃ | 8℃ | 18 mm | 1 |
| Namche | 7℃ | -6℃ | 39 mm | 1 |
| Jomsom | 5℃ | -12℃ | 21 mm | 2 |
Nepal Tour for December 2019
Unlike Tibet and Bhtuan, Nepal is open throughout December and January. December is the best time for Nepal tour, hiking and short treks. While the trekkers in the popular trails start to decline because of increasing cold, tour of hill stations, valleys and tropical jungle becomes more popular. Sky in December is super clear, comfortable temperature for hiking or short treks and the chance of wildlife sighting in Chitwan and Bardia national park increases. No of Buddhist pilgrims increase in Lumbini and Buddhist sites around Kathmandu.
Here are best Nepal tours for December 2019
Nepal Trek in December 2019
Early December is best for popular treks to Everest base camp and Annapurna base camp. December is dry and sunny with comfortable temperature for a trek. The major crowd starts to head back making the trail less crowded. Only drawback is colder nights. Minimum average temperature of Everest base camp trek will be – 10℃ with the coldest -17℃ at Gorekshep in December. Similarly average minimum temperature of Annapurna base camp trek will be – 4 with the minimum -8 at base camp during December.
Here are recommended Nepal treks for December 2019.
Nepal Travel tips for December
- Pack the best for the cold. Pack warm clothes in layers for short treks. You need down jackets for trek to base camp.
- Carry hot bag / flask to warm your sleeping at night.
- While trekkers thin out in the main trails, it is still season for short treks and tropical destinations like Lumbini, Chitwan, Bardia and other Buddhist sites.
- If you are travelling around Christmas and New year, book your logistics in advance as it is a brief trekking season again.
End of January - February is the best time for tour of Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini. Go on a short treks in the Himalayan foothills or Buddhist pilgrimage during the Chinese New year holiday 2020.
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December Tour Review
Well looked after and a great holiday!
I, along with my wife arranged a 10 day holiday in Nepal with Rabi in December 2018. Our tour included Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and Bandipur with all surrounding attractions.Rabi was very prompt in replying and sending itineraries to suit our needs. He was so good in looking after our comforts in our hotels. He made sure to visit us everyday while we were in Kathmandu and even accompanied us as guide in Kathmandu and in Bandipur. He was very polite and got an in depth knowledge of everything about the history. We did not have enough time and energy to go around to all the places he intended to take us around. - SelvaSan - Australia
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