April along the trail
| Place | Elevation | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syabrubesi | 1,460 m | +21 °C | +9 °C |
| Langtang village | 3,430 m | +9 °C | −2 °C |
| Kyanjin Gompa | 3,870 m | +6 °C | −4 °C |
Modelled 10-year averages (ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo), checked against the Pyramid research station in the Khumbu, 2016-2025 (within about 1–2 °C of the station's measurements). Temperatures only: the model's rainfall is too coarse to trust in rain-shadow valleys such as Manang, so we leave it out. Mountain valleys and ridges vary more than these grid-model averages show.
Spring in the valley
April brings flowering rhododendrons to the lower forest between Syabrubesi and Lama Hotel, and warmer days higher up the valley.
What to expect
- Milder nights at Kyanjin Gompa than earlier in spring, as the table above shows.
- Clear mornings, cloudy afternoons. Climb Kyanjin Ri early for the best view of the glaciers.
- Quieter than the big treks. Langtang sees far fewer trekkers than Everest or Annapurna Base Camp.
