Feb 1 - Feb 3, 2026 | Change
Sir Edmund Hillary is said to have declared Pikey Peak is favorite trekking view point in Nepal. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as Dhaulagiri to the west and Kanchenjunga to the East.
February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in
February. The highest point on the trek is
Pikey Peak at
4065 m. During
February, expect high temperatures of around
5.0°C (41°F)
and lows down to
-12.0°C (10°F)
at Pikey Peak.
Itinerary (3 days)
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| Sun Feb 1 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
Estimated cost:
$375.00
Estimated cost:
$20.00
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Dhap Bazaar (2932 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.2°C (23°F) in February. |
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Jhapre (2921 m)
If you arrive by public transportation you may need to hike in the dark by headlamp to reach Jhapre the same day. Overnight |
| Mon Feb 2 (day 2) |
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Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in February. Overnight |
| Tue Feb 3 (day 3) |
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Pikey Peak (4065 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.0°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in February. |
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Lamjura La (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.2°C (47°F) and lows of about -8.8°C (16°F) in February. |