Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October welcomes a record number of trekkers. It’s due to the pitch-perfect cheerful weather and temperature conditions throughout the month. With more trekkers, the tea houses get completely occupied, and the trail gets crowded, which is not ideal for peaceful hikers. However, for a clear weather window and incredible mountain sighting, October is a perfect month.

This blog focuses on the weather and temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in October, in-depth. Moreover, it covers itinerary recommendations, festive season in Nepal, trek gear you’ll need, and accommodation availability. Thus, for a comprehensive idea of this trek in October, it’s advised to read this entire blog.

10 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost (2025 Season)

Should you consider this trek in October, here’s our most affordable pricing for this trek in the 2025 season.

Pax	Cost Per Person (USD)	Availability	Want to Book?
1	950	Available	Inquire Now
2-3	900	Available	Inquire Now
4-5	850	Available	Inquire Now
6 -10	800	Available	Inquire Now

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Annapurna Base Camp Weather in October

The October weather in Annapurna Base Camp is probably the best of the year. Hence, every adventurer prefers planning the ABC Trek in October, whether it is a 10-day trek from Ghorepani or a 5-6-day trek from Pokhara. The crystal-clear weather favours all-day sightseeing of the elegant mountains around the base camp. Moreover, the cheerful October weather makes the surrounding landscape vibrant.

You’ll sense the freshness in the air, cascading rivers and waterfalls, chirping birds, and autumn colors over the landscapes. October’s weather in Annapurna Sanctuary lives up to your expectations well. The mighty Annapurna mountains stand out all day. Whether it’s sunrise and sunset over Annapurnas, a nature walk, or chasing the star trails, the clear weather along the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October has it all.

Precipitation in Annapurna Sanctuary in October

The monthly precipitation amount at Annapurna Base Camp in October averages 10 mm. Historically, this figure represents a substantial amount of accumulated rainfall in the base camp area. Additionally, in 2022, unexpected rain continued until mid-October, resulting in a precipitation amount of 82 mm.

If we refer to the precipitation amount at ABC Base Camp in previous years, the total accumulated precipitation level was just 10 mm. It shows that it barely rains at higher altitudes of Annapurna Sanctuary in October.

In the lower region places like Dovan, Chhomrong, and Sinuwa, the accumulated precipitation over October averages 60 mm. As it frequently rains in regions near Pokhara, the higher altitude remains dry, even if it rains at lower altitudes.

Humidity in October

Even with higher humidity levels of 70%, you’ll still feel cold as air at low temperatures fails to retain moisture. Throughout Annapurna Sanctuary, you’ll feel a cool breeze. And last October, the temperature decreased, and the air got drier.

Higher elevations such as Annapurna Base Camp, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Deurali get cold after mid-October. With cold daytime temperatures, the morning and nighttime temperatures decrease below the freezing point as the air gets drier and less humid.

Clouds

Every day on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October passes with 20% of clouds. And it usually happens around 3-4 pm. And before & after it, you’ll barely spot clouds around.

If you plan to make time-lapse videos of clouds, you’ll end up disappointed. But if you’re a landscape photographer, you can click the sunset over Machhapuchhre, the sunrise over Annapurna, and the Milky Way galaxy all night. The weather remains crisp and clear for nearly 24 hours daily in October.

Lower elevations such as Ghandruk, Jhinu, and Chhomrong barely get cloudy in October. But if it rains, you may experience fog covering the landscapes. An area like Deurali often gets obscured by fog around 5 pm and vanishes within a few hours.

Windspeed

October can be windy due to lower humidity and drier air. Thus, you can expect some wind gusts at the Annapurna Base Camp area after midday. Due to this, you may feel some cold on your hands and feet.

As daytime in October remains warm, you can trek in half-pants and a wind-cheater for most days on the trek. However, if you wear shorts on the way to ABC, your legs get cold with the midday wind of 7 mph. Thus, we recommend you wear thermals and trekking pants past Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

Annapurna Base Camp Temperature in October

The average daytime temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in October is 6-7˚C. With occasional rain and overcast, the daytime temperature even drops to 3-4˚C.

The nighttime temperature drops to 5˚C to -8˚C in October at the base camp. Considering this temperature, mornings and evenings can get freezing.

The temperature in lower regions such as Ghandruk, Sinuwa, Chhomrong, and Jhinu Danda also drops, usually after the third week of October. The maximum daytime temperature in these regions averages around 11-12˚C. The nighttime temperature nears freezing.

You’ll surely experience the chill in the air while trekking. While on the trek, you’ll feel cold upon reaching places like the Himalaya (2,700 meters) and Deurali (3,200 meters). As you’ll reach these places around midday and evening, these places get foggy. And with fog, the sun gets blocked, causing the temperature to drop.

Places	Altitude	Avg. Daytime Temp	Avg. Nighttime Temp
Annapurna Base Camp	4,130 meters	7-8˚C	-5˚C to -8˚C
Sinuwa	2,340 meters	10-11˚C	1-2˚C
Jhinu	1,780 meters	10˚C	2-3˚C
Pokhara	822 meters	20˚C	14˚C

Itinerary in October- 5 days or 10 days?

If you’re considering the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October, opt for the best itinerary. As the weather opens up and favors the ultimate viewing experience, make sure that you enjoy most of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Hence, instead of rushing with short itinerary, we recommend you embark on 10-days Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Ghorepani and Poon Hill with overnight in Ghandruk.

The Poon Hill Vantage point offers exquisite sight of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains on a clear weather day. Moreover, you’ll get a striking sight of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre from Ghandruk, a culturally enriched hamlet.

Moreover, embarking on a 10 10-day trek gives you plenty of nature walk experience. You’ll walk through serene, lush, and green forests of Ghorepani, Banthanti, and Tadapani. Moreover, you’ll walk through the paddy farmlands at Birethanti, Ulleri, and Chhomrong.

Overall, October opens up like never before. And should you plan this trek, opt for 10 10-day trek via Ghorepani for a wholesome Annapurna experience.

Ultimate Mountain Sighting- Like Never Before!

Most trekkers visit Annapurna Base Camp in October to view the elegant Annapurna mountain range. It’s a heaven of mountains. Unlike other base camp treks, at Annapurna Base Camp, the mountains sit just 1-2 km away.

You’ll get awe-struck by the humongous figures of Annapurna I and Annapurna South, which stand tall at the base camp.

Also, Machhapuchhre, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, and other mountains make the surroundings remarkable. On a clear weather day in October, these mountains appear spectacular. They shine so bright that you’ll need decent sunglasses to watch them.

Aside from the base camp, other places that elevates your trek experience are Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk. On a clear weather day here in October, you’ll get the spellbinding sight of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

Cultural Escapade

October isn’t only for clear weather and wholesome mountain panorama. It’s also a time for a vibrant festive season in Nepal. Nepalese celebrate the two major festivals in October.

Dashain is a prominent Hindu festival in Nepal. Every year, this ten-day-long festival falls in October. And, in 2025, the main event of this festival is on October 1.

Hindu people put red or white Tika (a mix of rice, curd, sugar, and red colour) on their foreheads on this day. You may see tea house owners putting Tika and even greeting the trekkers with it. The locals even treat you with locally brewed alcohol, meat, and beaten rice. And even request you to put Tika on your forehead as well.

Try to wander like a local while trekking to Annapurna Base Camp in October. Also, don’t hesitate to celebrate Dashain with locals and even your trek guide and porter.

Suppose you’ll be in Kathmandu on September 29; take advantage of the visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can either request us or hire a guide for this day. Kathmandu Durbar Square hosts a grand event of Fulpati, the 7th day of Dahsain. The soldiers bring flowers and other materials to this place from the Gorkha Durbar. It has an immensely enriched history and cultural significance, which you’ll learn with your guide.

Thus, Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October will not only be an adventure but also a cultural junket as well.

Trekking gears for October- What to bring?

Unlike in September, the Annapurna Base Camp Temperature in October gets colder. With nighttime averaging around -6˚C, the daytime temperature lowers to 6-7˚C. Thus, you’ll need proper trekking gear to trek here in October.

Wind-stopper for the day, a down jacket for the evening, and a sleeping bag for the night are essential. Confirm that your Wind-stopper has air ventilation to prevent you from sweating.

-A 15˚C rated down jacket is usually recommended for October. Also, a sleeping bag withstanding -20˚C is a recommended one.

Besides, you’ll need thermal layers for the upper and lower body. You should include a beanie, neck buff, and woollen gloves to keep your head, ears, and fingers warm.

The day hike at lower altitudes often gets warmer on sunny days. Thus, with thin layering from the inside (leggings), you can also wear half pants. If you want to avoid carrying half pants, you can still buy trekking pants that can be converted into half pants.

A medium-lightweight backpack will be sufficient for you. However, if you’re carrying additional gear, you’ll get a trekking porter to help you carry your backpacks throughout the trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October- Cons

Even the most beautiful time of the year can be unpleasant for some, not with the weather but with a crowd of trekkers. For some, the crowd-filled tea houses can be noisy. And some may not get desired accommodation even after paying the proper trek fee.

There are a few drawbacks to October being the best time, and every trekker planning the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October.

Crowded Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

With October’s finest weather, a record number of trekkers plan to take this trek. As a result, the trekking route gets crowded. And mostly, you must stop, give way to returning trekkers, and resume the walk again.

With more trekkers en route, often, you’ll get bored. For many, trekking is a way to immerse oneself in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. And with crowds, those expecting a peaceful hike find it an unpleasant time.

Thus, for a peaceful trekker, the crowded Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October isn’t ideal. For them, the off-beat treks like the Tsho Rolpa Trek or Manaslu Circuit Trek can be a perfect fit.

These are the best treks with fewer trekkers and adventurous off-beat routes. Unlike the established routes of the Annapurna and Everest region, the Tsho Rolpa and Manaslu Circuit Trek Route sees fewer trekkers, not more than 2000 yearly. It’s an ideal mix of serene nature, elegant landscapes, beautiful settlements, rivers, glaciers, and glacial lakes.

Difficulty getting an accommodation

With a limited number of tea houses and ever-increasing trekkers each year, October’s highest number fills almost every room. And in some cases, sleeping in the dining hall remains the last option.

Should you trek with an agency like us, we’ll have your room booked at the tea houses. But if you’re a solo trekker in October, you may not get the rooms you prefer, for example, a single private room. And even if you get one, you have to share it with 2-3 other trekkers.

Thus, almost every tea house gets filled with trekkers in October. In recent years, multiple tea houses have been made at the Annapurna Base Camp site and lower places like Bamboo, Dovan, and Jhinu to meet the demand.

What’s Next?!

We, NepTrek, have some of the most experienced licensed trekking guides in Nepal. Our guides are government-licensed, fluent English speakers, wilderness first-aid certified, landscape photographers, your trek partner, and more. Our guides not only guide you, but they’ll make your trek experience one of a kind.

We have scheduled dates for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October, where you can come in as an individual or with your group.

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