When to go · Jomsom
Jomsom in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- JomsomHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Medium
Nepal overall: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jomsom, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Night low
Dec: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Mar: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 2 (better)
Mar: 3
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 0
December: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
March: Inside Jomsom's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Jomsom: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings