November is one of the most beautiful months in Nepal for trekking. This results in a number of domestic as well as international tourists go to popular trekking areas in Nepal. And Poon Hill trekking is no different.
Poon Hill is a wonderful village that offers one of the shortest and convenient trekking facilities in Nepal. What makes the Poon Hill trek all the more exciting is the fact that it can be completed in a varying number of days. So professionals as well as amateur trekkers come to this trekking route and get mesmerized by the beauty of this place.
November in Poon Hill is a wonderful experience with a very low amount of rainfall, a moderate amount of sunshine and wonderful views of the Annapurna region in the display. Let us take a look at the weather in this region in further detail.
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Seasons in Poon Hill
Poon Hill is a wonder for trekkers that lies in the northern hemisphere. As there are four seasons in Nepal, the same holds true for Poon Hill as well. These seasons are Summer, Winter, Spring, and Autumn.
Summer
Summer in Nepal falls in the month of June to August. This is also the time for the monsoon in this region. So the overall climatic conditions are hot and wet. The maximum temperature you are likely to encounter along the Poon Hill trekking route in Summer is 29°C whereas the minimum is 10°C.
Winter
Some places along the trek in the winter season that lasts from December to February can have temperatures below 0°C. This is particularly true for Ghorepani where the average temperature is a mere 2.7°C. The temperature can go as low as -4°C.
Spring
Spring is a pleasant season to trek to Poon Hill. This season lasts from March till May and has an average temperature of around 15 degrees along the trekking trail. The trek starts from a lower altitude of around 900 meters and you finally ascend to Poon Hill, which has an elevation of 3200 meters. The lower altitudes have a much warmer temperature compared to the places of higher altitudes.
Autumn
Autumn in Poon Hill lasts from September up to November. There are still traces of the monsoon in September. But as you move on to October and November, the precipitation of the region goes to its minimum.
Let us take a closer look at the weather of the Poon Hill region in the month of November
The weather of Poon Hill in November
As I have already mentioned, the Poon Hill trek can be completed in varying numbers of days. It all depends on how many days you want to spend trekking in this region.
Poon Hill Trek Temperature in November:
| Place | Elevation | Avg Temp | Min Temp | Max Temp |
| Pokhara | 1400 m/4593 ft | 17.5°C | 11.6°C | 23.4°C |
| Ulleri | 1960 m/6430 ft | 11.7°C | 6.3°C | 17.2°C |
| Ghandruk | 1931 m/6361 ft | 10.9 °C | 5.4°C | 16.5°C |
| Ghorepani | 2874 m/ 9429 ft | 5.6°C | 0°C | 11.2°C |
Besides these pleasant temperatures you are likely to encounter in this place in the month of November, you should not worry about rainfall at all. The precipitation this month is 3 mm. This results in very low chances of cloud cover.
So, your views probably will not get obstructed. The slim chances of rainfall also mean that the trails are going to be relatively dry. So slipping along the route due to the slippery roads will also be extremely low.
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Conclusion
With such mild and pleasant temperatures, you shouldn’t be surprised why the Poon Hill trekking route is so popular and why thousands of trekkers flood this region in the month of November. If you ask me, with such low chances of rainfall and perfect trekking temperature you should start planning trekking to Poon Hill in November right away.
Do not hesitate to contact us in case you want to trek to Poon Hill or other trekking routes in Nepal. We can help you to manage your trip. Or you can directly call, WhatsApp, Viber, IMO at +977-98511 83278 (Ram)
