Is It Monsoon in Jumla, Nepal? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Jumla, Nepal JANUARY
5°
Shoulder season
-5° to 14°
Coldest Month
The coldest month of the year, with nights that can drop to nearly -5°C.
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6°
Shoulder season
-3° to 16°
Cold but Sunny
Still cold, especially at night, but sunshine is fairly frequent.
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10°
Shoulder season
1° to 19°
Warming Gently
Warming up gradually, still cool at night.
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13°
Shoulder season
4° to 22°
Mild & Pleasant
Increasingly mild during the day, still cool at night.
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16°
Shoulder season
8° to 24°
Warm Days
Warm by day, with occasional afternoon showers.
🧥 Light layers for evenings☔ Light rain jacket
20°
Shoulder season
13° to 26°
Rain Builds
Rain becomes more frequent as the monsoon approaches, though it stays lighter than lowland Nepal.
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21°
Off-peak season
16° to 25°
Wettest Month
The rainiest stretch of the year here, though still far drier than lowland Nepal.
☔ Heavy rain gear🧥 Light layers
20°
Off-peak season
16° to 25°
Wettest Month
Tied with July as the rainiest month of the year.
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19°
Off-peak season
13° to 25°
Rain Eases
Rain eases back from the peak, still a regular presence.
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14°
Peak season
4° to 22°
Dry Season Begins
Rain drops off sharply, clear and comfortable.
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9°
Peak season
-1° to 19°
Driest Month
Among the driest months of the year, cool and clear.
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6°
Peak season
-4° to 17°
Driest Month
Cold and among the driest months of the year.
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Drag through the year Jan
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
This month
Rainfall
36 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
60%
Comfortably humid
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
46 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6.5 hrs/day
50% of daylight hours
Humidity
58%
Comfortably humid
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
51 mm
5 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
56%
Comfortably humid
Wind
9 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
41 mm
7 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7.5 hrs/day
58% of daylight hours
Humidity
55%
Comfortably humid
Wind
9 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
51 mm
9 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
58%
Comfortably humid
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
79 mm
11 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
63%
Comfortably humid
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
180 mm
21 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4 hrs/day
31% of daylight hours
Humidity
70%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
180 mm
21 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4 hrs/day
31% of daylight hours
Humidity
70%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
94 mm
13 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
65%
Comfortably humid
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
25 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
60%
Comfortably humid
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
58%
Comfortably humid
Wind
9 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
60%
Comfortably humid
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Oct, Nov, Dec
Jumla's driest stretch. October through December is historically the calmest window for rain in this sheltered mountain valley, cool and clear.
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Shoulder season: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
This tier spans January through June, a long, comparatively dry stretch, since Jumla's mountain-ringed position keeps much of the summer monsoon from fully reaching it.
Off-peak season: Jul, Aug, Sep
The wettest stretch of Jumla's year, relatively speaking. July, August, and September see the most rain, even though total rainfall here stays far below much of the rest of Nepal.
Good to know
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Sheltered from the full force of the monsoon
At 2,300 meters and enclosed by mountains, Jumla receives only around 805mm of rain a year, far less than Pokhara or Kathmandu, since the summer monsoon penetrates these sheltered valleys with more difficulty.
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Winter nights drop well below freezing
January averages around 4.5°C, but with a wide daily temperature range, nights can drop to nearly -5°C.
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Near Rara Lake
Nepal's largest lake sits within Rara National Park, a multi-day trek from Jumla and one of the country's most remote, scenic protected areas.
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A remote district headquarters
Jumla serves as the administrative center of its district in far-western Nepal, reached mainly by a short domestic flight given the difficult overland terrain.
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Snow is possible even though winter is dry
Despite low winter rainfall, snow can still fall at this elevation during the colder months.
Top attractions
1
Rara Lake
Nepal's largest lake, set within a remote national park reached by a multi-day trek from Jumla.
2
Jumla Bazaar
The district's main market town, a starting point for treks into the surrounding, rarely-visited highlands.
3
Chandannath Temple
A historic hilltop temple overlooking Jumla, one of the region's notable religious sites.
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.