Trail & Weather

When Does the Monsoon Start and End in Nepal? (2026 Dates)

Nepal's monsoon usually runs mid-June to late September — but 2026 is forecast to arrive late and weak. Here are the likely dates, what they mean for…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 20, 2026

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If you're planning a Nepal trip around the rains, timing is everything. The monsoon reshapes where and when you can trek — but it doesn't shut the country down. Here's when Nepal's 2026 monsoon is expected to start and end, and what it means for your plans…

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What it means for trekking

The monsoon brings rain mostly in the afternoons and evenings, lush green hills, leeches in the forest, cloud that hides the peaks, and landslide-prone roads. The classic trails — Everest, Annapurna, Langtang — are best avoided at the height of it. But here's…

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