Destination

Poon Hill

Nepal

Best timeMar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Set inNepal

In season~50°F high

Climate19–64°F

CurrencyNPR

LanguageNepali

TimezoneUTC+05:45

On the map

Map showing the location of Poon Hill

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightDec · 71%

WarmestJul · 64°F

WettestJul

Best windowMar–Apr & Oct–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A pre-dawn walk to 3,210m for Dhaulagiri and Annapurna turning pink. The most accessible great Himalayan viewpoint.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Annapurna Circuit

Basantapur Durbar Square

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Poon Hill?

The best time to visit Poon Hill is March–April & October–November, in Nepal.

Where is Poon Hill?

Poon Hill is in Nepal.

What is Poon Hill known for?

A pre-dawn walk to 3,210m for Dhaulagiri and Annapurna turning pink. The most accessible great Himalayan viewpoint.

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