Nepal in February

Weather in February is beautiful in Nepal. The sky is clear, the day is sunny and warm. It is considered winter and is not best for high altitude trekking. However February is warmer than December and January and is best for short treks, jungle safari and Nepal tours with day hiking. February is shoulder season to Spring and is less crowded. In fact, Himalayan views are guaranteed and are more beautiful during the month than in some months of peak season.

No snow in the Himalayas until February

The snow-capped peaks remain bare and black until now. This winter has been very unusual, with little or no snowfall throughout the region. Although the altered weather has resulted in warm and sunny days with clear skies, benefiting tourism during the winter months, it has a direct and severa impact on agriculture.

Advantages of Nepal tour in February

Nepal trips for February 2026

Nepal weather in February

Average weather around the major tourist area of Nepal

Place	Max Temp	Min Temp	Rainfall	Rain day
Kathmandu	21.4℃	4.5℃	18.7 mm	3
Pokhara	22.2℃	9.2℃	35 mm	2
Chitwan	24℃	8℃	23 mm	1
Namche	6℃	-6℃	23 mm	3
Jomsom	4℃	-12℃	41 mm	5

February is best time for spiritual tour

February is also best time to visit the Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites of India and Nepal. The Buddhist Circuit Tour of India and Nepal is the most popular tour to take in February. February is the end of winter in Indian plains making the temperature moderate and warm. The month of February also avoids the rain and hot and humid weather of Autumn and summer.

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Wildlife Tour in February

February is also a best time to do the nature and wildlife tour of Nepal. This is when many mammals including Tigers are active because of breeding season. Also the migratory birds from Siberia are still seen in the warm low land. With 28 sunny and warm days, February is the best month for wildlife and birdwatching tour of Nepal.

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Short trek in February

Short treks in the foothills of the Himalayas are possible throughout the winter. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the best short treks for February. Days are clear and the snow at higher reaches of the trek makes it fun and picturesque. You can check more recent winter trek pictures at

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Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Tour

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan make the golden triangle tour of Nepal. Since the tour visits the most popular destinations in the lower hilly region and the tropical lowland, this is the best tour for the month of February. Temperature ranges from 4 - 25 °C in February with sunny and warm days throughout the tour.

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Nepal Walking Holiday

Nepal walking holiday or tour is easy walking tour with plenty of leisure time and comfortable stay customised to your level of fitness and interest. This is suitable for people with little or no trekking experience and senior citizens. Walking  tour uncovers authentic sights and experiences reserved only for locals. You can go off the beaten trail, meet and chat with people, enjoy the breathtaking scenery  and sense the great feeling of accomplishment at the end.
Comfortable stay at the end of the day in the resorts with the view of snow peaks  from your window is rejuvenating.
  The walking tour goes to the maximum altitude of 2100 m and is perfect trip for winter in Nepal. 

Nepal Walking Tour

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All Nepal Tour

All Nepal is basically a driving tour or road trip visiting scenic hill town and other popular destinations along the way. Everyday drive comfortable distance and stay close to authentic villages or pristine landscape with Himalayan views. In addition to popular destinations 'All Nepal tour' includes visit of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Bandipur and other places. Driving in the highway of Nepal, you can get deeper insight of Nepal's diverse landscape and remote lifestyle. Stop to cross suspension bridges or walk to the nearby waterfall and river or look into the fields and villages. You have more chances of cultural immersion opportunities and interact with locals.
  Winter is actually when most of the people come on this type of tour. February is the best time as the temperature starts to rise and the layers of mountains appear more spectacular with fresh snow.

All Nepal Tour

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Short Annapurna trek

Ghorepani & Mohare danda trek

Being in easy access from the nearest town Pokhara and availability of teahouse accommodation throughout the year, short trek in Annapurna region could be organised throughout the winter. Especially February is best time to trek in the region. Once again, days are sunny and sky is clear. Mountain view appears even more beautiful because of fresh snow from winter. The higher reaches could be covered in layer of snow with temperature between -2 to 10 degree centigrade.
Ghorepani / Poon Hill is the most popular short trek destination in Annapurna region. There is also an alternate route through Mohare danda. The alternate route through Mohare danda is more pristine with authentic village and stay with family or community based lodges. 
Short trek in Annapurna in February could be planned from 4 days to 8 days.  

Short trek in Annapurna