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Nepal in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Nepal in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Nepal, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
17°
Average low 4°
Crowds
Moderate
48/100
Prices
$
low season
Rainfall
Dry
Mild — layers weather
Nepal

Top tours in Nepal for December

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Nepal, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Nepal in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Nepal weather in December

Typical conditions in Nepal during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Nepal

Taken across the whole country, February · January · March tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nepal in December?

Typical conditions in Nepal during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 17°C with lows near 4°C.

Where should you go in Nepal in December?

Pokhara, Kathmandu.

What is the best month to visit Nepal?

February, January, March.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.