Nepal: How bad is the rainy season?
I'm considering a trip to Nepal next week, which will mean I would arrive in early July which I've found out is the rainy season. I would be planning to stay for about 2 months, hopefully having enough time to get around the country a bit and really get a feel for the culture.
But, I've found out that this is the middle of the rainy season (i.e. monsoon season).
What I haven't been able to find out is just how bad the rainy season really is, and what that might mean for my trip. The only information I've been able to find pertains specifically to trekking in the raining season, but I'm more curious about the country in general, and will be perfectly happy if trekking isn't an option.
What I want to ask is, how much does it rain in Nepal during the rainy season? Does it rain virtually non-stop, or does it just rain an hour or two each afternoon? Will my trip be constantly interrupted by rain, or is there still a lot to do in Nepal during the monsoon season?
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How long is rainy season in Nepal?
The monsoon season in Nepal normally begins on June 10 and ends on September 23.Does it rain alot in Nepal?
The average annual rainfall is about 55 inches, most of which falls in the period from June to September.How bad is monsoon season in Nepal?
During monsoon, landslides are incredibly common. Many of Nepal's roads are already in poor condition, and when a landslide occurs, traffic can stop for hours while people wait for someone to come and clear out the rubble. Our 14-hour bus ride ended up taking 27 hours; a long, sweaty, and generally unpleasant ordeal.What is monsoon season like in Nepal?
The monsoon season occurs from June through to August. Days are warm (up to 30\xb0C), wet and with high humidity. Due to Nepal's topography, rains often occur at night, resulting in beautiful morning scenery.Monsoon in Nepal | Where to Visit Nepal During Monsoon
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