Geography of Kangchenjunga
Geography of Kangchenjunga: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Kangchenjunga
Mount Everest is 77 mi to the west, Sagarmatha National Park is 89 mi to the west, Sagarmatha National Park is 89 mi to the west and Bhutan is 93 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 27°42′9″N 88°8′51″E (27.7025, 88.1475)
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Summary
Kangchenjunga is a mountain in Nepal. Kangchenjunga is a mountain known as the third highest peak. It sits at 28.169 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -9°F (-23°C) in Kangchenjunga with overcast. It feels like -17°F. Today runs from -9°F to 1°F. Chance of precipitation is 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Kangchenjunga is April, May and June. The climate is polar. July, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 0°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -46°F.
The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 171 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 1°F is in line with the -0°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -9°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Kangchenjunga 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° | -46° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | -30° | -44° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | -21° | -36° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -15° | -30° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -8° | -21° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -2° | -13° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 0° | -8° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -0° | -9° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -2° | -13° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -12° | -26° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -21° | -37° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -29° | -45° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kangchenjunga?
Kangchenjunga is a mountain in Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.7025, 88.1475. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Kangchenjunga right now?
It is currently -9°F (-23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kangchenjunga?
April, May and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Kangchenjunga, which has a polar climate. July, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kangchenjunga in?
Kangchenjunga observes Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30). The local time is 6:04 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Kangchenjunga?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 171 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kangchenjunga?
Popular options include Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
