-5° to 14°
Coldest Month
The coldest month of the year, with nights that can drop to nearly -5°C.
🧥 Warm winter layers☀️ Sunscreen
-3° to 16°
Cold but Sunny
Still cold, especially at night, but sunshine is fairly frequent.
🧥 Warm winter layers☀️ Sunscreen
1° to 19°
Warming Gently
Warming up gradually, still cool at night.
🧥 Warm layers for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
4° to 22°
Mild & Pleasant
Increasingly mild during the day, still cool at night.
🧥 Light layers for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
8° to 24°
Warm Days
Warm by day, with occasional afternoon showers.
🧥 Light layers for evenings☔ Light rain jacket
13° to 26°
Rain Builds
Rain becomes more frequent as the monsoon approaches, though it stays lighter than lowland Nepal.
☔ Umbrella handy🧥 Light layers
16° to 25°
Wettest Month
The rainiest stretch of the year here, though still far drier than lowland Nepal.
☔ Heavy rain gear🧥 Light layers
16° to 25°
Wettest Month
Tied with July as the rainiest month of the year.
☔ Heavy rain gear🧥 Light layers
13° to 25°
Rain Eases
Rain eases back from the peak, still a regular presence.
☔ Umbrella handy🧥 Light layers
4° to 22°
Dry Season Begins
Rain drops off sharply, clear and comfortable.
🧥 Light layers for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
-1° to 19°
Driest Month
Among the driest months of the year, cool and clear.
🧥 Warm layers for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
-4° to 17°
Driest Month
Cold and among the driest months of the year.
🧥 Warm winter layers☀️ Sunscreen
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Jumla?›
Jumla's wettest months, relatively speaking, are July, August, and September, though total rainfall here stays far below much of the rest of Nepal since the mountains shelter it from the full summer monsoon.
What is the best time of year to visit Jumla?›
October through December is historically the driest, clearest stretch of the year.
What is the least favorable time to visit Jumla?›
July, August, and September see the most rain of the year, relatively speaking.
Which month has the most rain in Jumla?›
July and August are historically tied as the wettest months, each averaging around 180mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Jumla?›
November and December are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging around 10mm of rain.
How hot does Jumla get?›
July is historically the warmest month on average, though Jumla stays cool year-round given its elevation.
How cold does Jumla get?›
January is historically the coldest month, with nights that can drop to nearly -5°C.
What should I pack for Jumla?›
Warm layers year-round given the elevation, with a down jacket and warm accessories for the winter months.
Is Rara Lake near Jumla?›
Yes. Nepal's largest lake sits within Rara National Park, reached by a multi-day trek from Jumla.
Why does Jumla get less rain than Pokhara?›
Jumla sits enclosed within mountains that shelter it from the full force of the summer monsoon, while Pokhara sits directly in the path of monsoon currents forced upward by the Annapurna range.