Climate Guide

Nepali Climate & Crop Suitability

Nepal's geography spans tropical plains to high-altitude mountains in just over 200 km. Use this guide to match crops to their ideal climate zone.

Terai (Tropical)

Hot, humid plains ideal for tropical fruits and high-yield grain.

Mango Banana Pineapple Sugarcane Rice Litchi
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Terai Mango
May – July
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Aromatic Rice
October – December

Mid-Hills (Sub-tropical)

Mild seasons with the best diversity for citrus, vines and specialty crops.

Suntala (Orange) Grapes Kiwi Avocado Coffee Lemon
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Suntala (Mandarin Orange)
November – January
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Himali Grapes
July – September

High-Hills (Temperate)

Cold, crisp air perfect for temperate fruits, nuts and hardy grains.

Apple Walnut Plum Peach Buckwheat Potato
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Mountain Apples
August – October

Zone Comparison

Zone Elevation Temperature Suitable Crops
☀️ Terai (Tropical) 60 – 700 m 20 – 40°C Mango, Banana, Pineapple, Sugarcane, Rice, Litchi
🌿 Mid-Hills (Sub-tropical) 700 – 2,000 m 10 – 28°C Suntala (Orange), Grapes, Kiwi, Avocado, Coffee, Lemon
🏔️ High-Hills (Temperate) 2,000 – 3,000 m 0 – 20°C Apple, Walnut, Plum, Peach, Buckwheat, Potato