Nepal · Nepal
November
Late autumn sweet spot — excellent views, fewer trekkers than October, and the high passes still clear.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Nepal — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
21°C
Low
6°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Nepal
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in November
- ↑November is the second-finest trekking month and significantly calmer than October: the Dashain-Tihar crowd has dissipated, tea house rates have softened from the peak, and the clear mountain conditions continue uninterrupted — November is specifically recommended for the Annapurna Circuit as the Thorong La pass is reliably clear and the trail is less densely populated than in October
- ↑Mani Rimdu festival (Tengboche Monastery, October–November date varies): the 19-day Sherpa Buddhist ceremony culminating in masked dances and sacred performances at Tengboche is the most important festival in the Everest region; timing an EBC trek to coincide with Mani Rimdu creates an experience that connects the trekking culture with the spiritual foundation of the Sherpa communities
- ↑The Annapurna Circuit in November: the full circuit including Thorong La (5,416m) is accessible until late November; the trail is drier, colder, and less crowded than October, and the autumn colours on the lower oak and maple forests below Pisang and Manang add a visual dimension absent in October's already-bare upper valleys
What you sacrifice
- ↓Temperatures drop sharply in November: high passes see night temperatures of -5°C to -15°C, and the EBC route above 4,000m requires full cold-weather gear; the pleasant daytime warmth is offset by genuinely cold mornings and evenings that require quality equipment
- ↓November is the final reliable month for high passes: the first significant snowfall typically arrives in late November or December on Thorong La; trekkers planning the high passes should aim for early-to-mid November to ensure clear access
- ↓Some higher-altitude teahouses begin to close in late November as the approaching winter reduces trekker numbers — facilities above 4,500m on both the EBC and Annapurna Circuit become more limited toward month's end
How November compares to October (best month)
| Factor | November | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 10 |
| Value | 5 | 4 |
| Crowds | 4 | 3 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Nepal, not across destinations. Methodology →