Geography of Mount Everest
Geography of Mount Everest: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Everest
Sagarmatha National Park is 13 mi to the west, Sagarmatha National Park is 13 mi to the west, Kangchenjunga is 77 mi to the east and Tribhuvan International Airport is 98 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 27°59′17.2″N 86°55′30″E (27.9881, 86.925)
Quick facts about Mount Everest
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 -3°F (-20°C) in Mount Everest with overcast. It feels like -11°F. Today runs from -4°F to 2°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.3/10 - 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, Sagarmatha National Park, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 2°F is in line with the 0°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -4°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -2° | -14° | 2,3 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).
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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 -3°F (-20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 1 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 5:17 PM.
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, Sagarmatha National Park, Kangchenjunga and Annapurna.
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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 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
