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Seasons in Nepal

Nepal is located in the Northern Hemisphere. It lies entirely north of the equator, between approximately 26 to 31 degrees latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. 

As a result, Nepal experiences the typical seasonal patterns of the Northern Hemisphere, 

where spring occurs from March to May, 

summer from June to August, 

autumn (fall) from September to November, and 

winter from December to February.

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