When to go · Jomsom

Jomsom in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides on the Beni road), Jan–Feb (cold, snow, flight cancellations).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Low; Nepal overall
Prices: Low; Nepal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Jomsom

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides on the Beni road), Jan–Feb (cold, snow, flight cancellations).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

JomsomHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 2 days

Nepal overall: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jomsom, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides on the Beni road), Jan–Feb (cold, snow, flight cancellations).

March: Inside Jomsom's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Jomsom: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.