Ngadi Chuli

Mountain High Himalayan peak (Nepal), challenging mountaineering objective.

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Ngadi Chuli is a high mountain in Nepal’s Himalaya range, located in Gandaki Pradesh. It forms part of the high central Nepal ranges and is known among mountaineers as a challenging, remote peak.

The mountain’s slopes are steep and glaciated, demanding technical alpine climbing skills for any summit attempt; successful ascents are relatively rare compared with more prominent neighbouring peaks. Because of its remoteness and technical difficulty, approaches typically involve long trek-ins from established base valleys and glaciated routes.

Geographically Ngadi Chuli sits within the complex of high peaks in central Nepal and is accessed from valleys in Gandaki Pradesh; the nearest regional towns serve as staging points for expeditions into the high mountain valleys.

  • Climbing note: A high Himalayan summit that is remote and less frequently climbed than neighbouring peak groups - expeditions require advanced technical skills and careful logistical planning.
Ngadi Chuli
Ngadi Chuli (Dhaulagiri massif), Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal
28.5028, 84.5662

Best Time to Visit Ngadi Chuli #

For Ngadi Chuli (a high Himalayan peak) plan visits in the pre‑monsoon (April-May) or post‑monsoon (September-October) windows when weather is most stable for trekking and climbing.

Pre-monsoon (Spring) - best for expeditions
April-May · Valley/trekking elevations: ~5-15°C
Clearer, more stable weather and warmer days in the valleys make April-May one of the primary windows for high‑altitude approaches and climbing; conditions at high altitude remain very cold.
Post-monsoon (Autumn) - best for expeditions
September-November · Valley/trekking elevations: ~5-15°C
After the monsoon skies generally clear and conditions stabilize again, making September-October another preferred season for trekking and climbing; nights can be cold.
Monsoon and winter - generally less favorable
June-August (monsoon); December-March (winter) · Monsoon valley temps ~10-20°C; winter at higher elevations well below freezing
June-August brings heavy rains and clouds that reduce visibility and increase objective hazards; December-March is much colder with heavy snow and very harsh conditions at altitude.

Weather & Climate near Ngadi Chuli #

Climate

Ngadi Chuli's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -27°C to -4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-27° -15°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-27° -15°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-24° -13°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-21° -10°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -7°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -9°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.

49 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-23° -12°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

45 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-25° -13°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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