Best Time to Visit Mount Everest
Best time to visit Mount Everest: April, May and June. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Everest
Go in April, May and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mount Everest month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -33° | -50° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | -32° | -48° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | -24° | -40° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -18° | -34° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -9° | -23° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -1° | -13° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 1° | -8° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 0° | -9° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -2° | -13° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -14° | -25° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -23° | -37° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -30° | -45° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Everest compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Everest.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha National Park | 13 mi | 26°F | +80°F warmer | 37 in |
| Kangchenjunga | 77 mi | -21°F | +33°F warmer | 19 in |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | 98 mi | 65°F | +119°F warmer | 94 in |
| Kathmandu | 100 mi | 65°F | +119°F warmer | 94 in |
| Bhutan | 170 mi | 55°F | +109°F warmer | 133 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 49 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mount Everest is a mountain in Nepal. Mount Everest is a mountain known as the highest mountain on Earth. It sits at 29.032 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -36°F (-38°C) in Mount Everest with fog. It feels like -45°F. Today runs from -43°F to -22°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Mount Everest is April, May and June. The climate is polar. July, August and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 1°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -50°F.
The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 98 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sagarmatha National Park, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of -22°F is 8.5°F below the -14°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Mount Everest today at 7.4/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 49 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -43°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mount Everest right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:43 AM, Oct 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ -25° / -39°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 4 mph
🌥️ -24° / -38°
Fog · 2% rain · wind 5 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Everest?
Mount Everest is a mountain in Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.9881, 86.925. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Mount Everest right now?
It is currently -36°F (-38°C) with fog. Humidity is 81% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Everest?
April, May and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Everest, which has a polar climate. July, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Everest in?
Mount Everest observes Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). The local time is 2:43 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Everest?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 98 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Everest?
Popular options include Sagarmatha National Park, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 2:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
