When to go · Monju
Monju in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- MonjuHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °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 Monju, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Dec: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 2 (better)
Mar: 5
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds).
March: Inside Monju's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.
Monju: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings