Best Time for Yoga in Nepal
The best time for yoga in Nepal is autumn (October to early December) and spring (March to May), when the skies are clear, the mountain views are at their best and temperatures are comfortable. Our centre runs all year, so you can come in any season.
Founder, Swamini & Lead Instructor
Reviewed and updated October 2026
When is the best time to come to Nepal for yoga?
For most visitors the answer is autumn or spring. Autumn, from October to early December, comes after the monsoon, so the air is clear, the mountain views are good and the days are dry and mild. Spring, from March to May, is warm and bright, with rhododendrons in flower in the hills. Our Himalayan Luxury Retreat in Mustang has group departures on 1 to 5 and 20 to 24 November 2026.
Everything at our Kathmandu centre runs all year: the 1, 3 or 5-day wellness retreats, the 200-hour teacher training (it starts on the 1st of every month), Reiki and singing bowl training, and healing sessions. The monsoon and winter months are quieter, with fewer visitors.
Nepal yoga seasons at a glance
Conditions in the Kathmandu Valley and what each season suits.
| Season | Months | Conditions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Oct to early Dec | Clear skies, dry, mild days, cool nights | Best overall; mountain travel, retreats, training |
| Winter | Dec to Feb | Cold mornings, bright sunny days, few visitors | Training, healing sessions, meditation |
| Spring | Mar to May | Warm and bright, some showers later on | Mountain travel, retreats, training |
| Monsoon | Jun to Aug | Green, humid, afternoon rain, fewer tourists | Training, meditation, healing sessions |
Season by season
Autumn (Oct to early Dec)
The most popular time to visit. The air after the monsoon gives the clearest mountain views of the year, the days are dry and mild, and the big festivals, Dashain and Tihar, fall in this season.
Winter (Dec to Feb)
Cold in the mornings and evenings, but often sunny and clear in the valley by day. There are fewer visitors and hotel prices are lower. Bring warm layers.
Spring (Mar to May)
Warm, with rhododendron forests in flower. A good time for retreats and mountain travel, with more showers towards May.
Monsoon (Jun to Aug)
Green and humid, with rain usually falling in afternoon bursts rather than all day. The valley is quieter, and mornings are often dry.
A note on mountain views and air
The clearest Himalayan views and the cleanest valley air come right after the monsoon, in October and November. Late winter and spring can be hazy in the valley. If clear mountain views matter to you, come in autumn.
Written by
Maa Nisha KabirFounder and lead instructor of Jivan Parivartan, with 20+ years of meditation practice, including two years in a Mustang cave. She has taught Usui Reiki since 2021.
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Why Nepal for Yoga
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