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Nepal in August
August is still monsoon, though the rain becomes patchier late in the month. The Newar festival calendar picks up: Gai Jatra in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, and Krishna Janmashtami at Patan's Krishna Mandir. Marpha's apple season begins. Upper Mustang is good. Trekking south of the main range is slippery and cloudy, and road delays are common.
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Our picks for August
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Patan (Lalitpur)
The city of bronze casters and Buddhist courtyards
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Bhaktapur
Potters, pagodas and the king of curds
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Marpha and Jomsom
Apple orchards, Thakali houses and the windy Kali Gandaki
Trips
Trips at their best in August
No published trip peaks in August
We still plan Nepal in August where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Nepal in August, answered
Is August a good time to visit Nepal?
August is still monsoon, though the rain becomes patchier late in the month. The Newar festival calendar picks up: Gai Jatra in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, and Krishna Janmashtami at Patan's Krishna Mandir. Marpha's apple season begins. Upper Mustang is good. Trekking south of the main range is slippery and cloudy, and road delays are common.
What is the weather like in Nepal in August?
Kathmandu 20 to 28 °C, monsoon. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Nepal in August?
We suggest Patan (Lalitpur), Bhaktapur, Marpha and Jomsom. Check road status on the Beni–Jomsom route before booking a jeep.