Manang (Annapurna) weather in April

April in Manang: cool, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Manang🇳🇵 Nepal · Himalaya · Trekking79
  1. 69Jan
  2. 73Feb
  3. 76Mar
  4. 79Apr
  5. 76May
  6. 70Jun
  7. 66Jul
  8. 67Aug
  9. 68Sep
  10. 82Oct
  11. 84Nov
  12. 77Dec

#3 of 12 months in Manang · #678 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Days
10°C
Nights
1°C
Wet days
23
Sun
11.3 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
13 h
Manang, Nepal
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Traveller notes on Manang in April

Notes from nearby Pokhara (44 km away)

Manang doesn't have its own notes for April yet — these are about Pokhara, close enough to share the season.

Pokhara-forum threads on an April visit describe conditions as genuinely mild and pleasant, posters naming a range roughly between twenty and thirty degrees as standard for the month. Regulars call Pokhara genuinely warmer and more humid than Kathmandu by late April, several posters naming this a real difference worth planning around. Posters call haze from regional farm burn-offs a genuine recurring complaint, several regulars naming this a real reason mountain views can disappoint despite otherwise clear skies. Regulars call nights genuinely mild enough that a fan covers it, several threads confirming air conditioning isn't really necessary. Posters recommend checking recent haze reports before counting on mountain views, several regulars calling this standard given how much visibility varies day to day. The record: 24.1C days, 11.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 193.2mm across nearly 16 days and 72 percent humidity.
PokharaAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · about Pokhara · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Manang

Manang-forum threads on a March visit describe the road here as genuinely now fully vehicle-accessible from Besisahar, posters naming this a real change from the trek-only access of years past. Regulars call crossing Thorung La this early a genuine open question, several posters asking whether the pass at over five thousand meters is realistically crossable by late March. Posters call March genuinely still pre-season for the high route, several regulars naming this why timing needs careful checking before committing to a full circuit attempt. Regulars call side trips from Manang still genuinely worthwhile regardless of pass conditions, several threads naming this a real fallback if the crossing looks too risky. Posters recommend checking current pass conditions with local guides, several regulars calling this standard given how much snow can still block the route this early. The record: 5.6C days, -3.1C nights, 67mm across nearly 13 days and 68 percent humidity.
ManangMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Manang-forum threads on a September Annapurna Circuit trip describe late-month timing as straddling the shift into the main trekking season, posters calling the trail busy with real competition for rooms. Regulars call showers still a factor into September and October, heavier rainfall raising a real risk of mudslides along parts of the route. Posters recommend booking ahead rather than assuming a room will be available on arrival, several regulars describing this as standard practice for a busy September trek. Regulars call weather here genuinely unpredictable at this elevation, one poster citing a fall storm that dropped over a meter of accumulation in a single stretch. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers and flexible scheduling regardless of exact September dates, conditions capable of shifting a trek's timeline with little warning. The record: 16C days feeling like 16C, 10.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 367.6mm across nearly 29 days and 78 percent humidity.
ManangSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Manang-forum threads on trekking the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake during the wetter months call this one of the better monsoon-season choices in Nepal, posters describing the Manang and Jomsom-Muktinath side as sitting in a real rain shadow that gets comparatively little rain even at peak season. Regulars call the stretch below Pisang a real contrast, considerably wetter than the sheltered sections further along. Posters describe the approach after Chame as noticeably drier, conditions more favorable than what trekkers face lower down. Regulars recommend never attempting this route solo, a partner or guide standing advice. Posters call real waterproof layers still essential despite the rain shadow, conditions never fully predictable. Regulars recommend checking trail and weather conditions before committing to a specific itinerary. The record: 16.8C days feeling like 18C, 10.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 402.6mm across nearly 30 days and 89 percent humidity.
ManangJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Manang-forum threads on a late-February Annapurna Circuit attempt are direct sub-zero daytime readings are entirely possible this high even with clear skies, real cold-weather gear non-negotiable regardless of how the valley looks lower down. Posters call the Thorong La pass a genuine wildcard, closures from accumulation and icy ground a real risk that can derail a crossing. Regulars describe Tilicho Base Camp lodges as commonly closed until late February or March, worth confirming before counting on that route. Posters call winter technically the region's drier season overall, though a system can still disrupt an itinerary. Regulars recommend flexible timing and a real weather buffer for any February attempt. Posters call the lower Annapurna lodges generally still open even when higher passes are questionable. The record: 3.5C days feeling like 2C, -5C nights, a notably high 36.2cm of fresh accumulation and 59 percent humidity.
ManangFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Manang climate normals — April

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low1°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall93 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days23 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall46.9 cm / 18.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)96🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Manang in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusySpring crossing season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Manang's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherManang's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Manang in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    ACAP and TIMS permits

    1 Jan – 31 DecBook early

    An Annapurna Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card are checked at Chame and again in Manang village, and neither is issued on the trail. Rules since 2023 also expect foreign trekkers to walk with a licensed guide. Source ↗

  • Season

    Spring crossing season

    15 Mar – 20 MayTrail seasonCrowded

    Thorong La becomes a reasonable proposition again from about mid-March, though there is still snow on the top in April. Warmer and hazier than autumn, with fewer people on the trail.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 47 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in April →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Manang — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Manang?

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Manang in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Manang?
April in Manang: cool, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Manang on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Manang in April?
In April, Manang averages a daily high of 9.8°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 93.1 mm of rain over roughly 22.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Manang in April?
Manang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 96 in April.
Does it snow in Manang in April?
Manang sees roughly 46.9 cm of snowfall in April.

Within 300 km: Pokhara's Rhododendron above Ghorepani around 15 Mar – 30 Apr, and Kathmandu's Rhododendron in the hills around 15 Mar – 30 Apr.