Best Time to Visit Sagarmatha National Park
Best time to visit Sagarmatha National Park: May, June and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Sagarmatha National Park
Go in May, June and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, August and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Sagarmatha National Park 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 | 26° | 3° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 2° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 28° | 8° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 32° | 13° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 36° | 20° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 44° | 29° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 34° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 46° | 33° | 8,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 42° | 28° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 34° | 18° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 11° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 30° | 8° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Sagarmatha National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sagarmatha National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest | 13 mi | -22°F | 80°F cooler | 16 in |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | 85 mi | 65°F | +71°F warmer | 94 in |
| Kathmandu | 87 mi | 65°F | +71°F warmer | 94 in |
| Kangchenjunga | 89 mi | -21°F | 79°F cooler | 19 in |
| Bhutan | 182 mi | 55°F | +61°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
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Sagarmatha National Park is a national park in Nepal. Sagarmatha National Park is a national park known for Everest base camp trek.
Right now it is 8°F (-14°C) in Sagarmatha National Park with clear. It feels like -1°F. Today runs from 7°F to 30°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Sagarmatha National Park is May, June and September. The climate is polar. March, August and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 46°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 2°F.
The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 30°F is 3.8°F below the 34°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Sagarmatha National Park today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 7°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 Sagarmatha National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:09 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
❄️ 29° / 10°
Heavy snow showers · 77% rain · wind 9 mph
⛅ 31° / 6°
Partly cloudy · 8% rain · wind 7 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sagarmatha National Park?
Sagarmatha National Park is a national park in Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.95, 86.7167. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Sagarmatha National Park right now?
It is currently 8°F (-14°C) with clear. Humidity is 19% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sagarmatha National Park?
May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sagarmatha National Park, which has a polar climate. March, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sagarmatha National Park in?
Sagarmatha National Park observes Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). The local time is 6:09 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Sagarmatha National Park?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 85 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Sagarmatha National Park?
Popular options include Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 27, 2026 at 6:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
