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Monju in January

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
8°C (46°F) / −4°C (25°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Nepal overall
Prices
Low
Nepal overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Monju

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • MonjuHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nepal overall
Low
Prices · Nepal overall
Low

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)

    Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2 (better)

    Mar: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 0

January: 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

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