When to go · Chhukhung
Chhukhung in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold), Jun–Aug (monsoon, clouds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) / −10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold), Jun–Aug (monsoon, clouds).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- OctoberGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- NovemberGreatInside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov, Apr). Across Nepal: Spring trekking begins; rhododendrons from late March; haze builds in the valley.
Weather in February
- ChhukhungHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -10 °C (14 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 14 °F (-10 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Low
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Low
Nepal overall: Clear and cool; Losar and Shivaratri; good for Chitwan and lower treks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chhukhung, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Night low
Feb: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Apr: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 3 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold), Jun–Aug (monsoon, clouds).
April: Inside Chhukhung's best window: Oct–Nov, Apr.
Chhukhung: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings