Pokhara & the Annapurnas · – · –
Pokhara & the Annapurnas in May
Hot and hazy in the valley, with views mainly at dawn. The high trails are still good, especially Manang and the upper Annapurna Sanctuary, but lower sections are sticky and leeches appear late in the month. Pokhara's lakes are warm for paddling. Prices drop and lodges are quieter.
Local tip for May
Carry a rain shell from mid-May, the monsoon can arrive early.
Where to go in May
Pokhara & the Annapurnas3,519 mManang
A dry Tibetan Buddhist valley behind the Annapurnas
Pokhara & the Annapurnas4,130 mAnnapurna Base Camp
A glacial bowl ringed by Annapurna, sacred to the Gurung
Pokhara & the Annapurnas822 mPokhara
A lake city under Machhapuchhre, gateway to the Annapurnas
Elsewhere in Nepal in May
Questions
Is May a good time to visit Pokhara & the Annapurnas?
Hot and hazy in the valley, with views mainly at dawn. The high trails are still good, especially Manang and the upper Annapurna Sanctuary, but lower sections are sticky and leeches appear late in the month. Pokhara's lakes are warm for paddling. Prices drop and lodges are quieter.
What is the weather like in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in May?
Pokhara ≈ 19–30 °C, humid, pre-monsoon showers. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in May?
We suggest Manang, Annapurna Base Camp, Pokhara. Carry a rain shell from mid-May, the monsoon can arrive early.