Mountain in Nepal

Kangchenjunga Travel Guide

Kangchenjunga travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ -11°F now🕔 4:32 PM local📅 Best: April, May and June⛰ 28.169 ft

Active alerts for Kangchenjunga

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: freezing overnight, -29°F (-34°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: freezing overnight, -26°F (-32°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: freezing overnight, -27°F (-33°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: freezing overnight, -30°F (-35°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: freezing overnight, -31°F (-35°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, -32°F (-36°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 -11°F (-24°C) in Kangchenjunga with overcast. It feels like -19°F. Today runs from -29°F to -10°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Kangchenjunga 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 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 and Sagarmatha National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of -10°F is in line with the -12°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Kangchenjunga today at 9.8/10. Overnight lows near -29°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Kangchenjunga

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 27°42′9″N 88°8′51″E (27.7025, 88.1475)

Weather in Kangchenjunga right now

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-11°F
Overcast · feels like -19°F
Humidity69%
Wind2 mph W
Gusts9 mph
UV index1 · Low
Cloud cover95%
Pressure357 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 22 mi
Air quality47 · Good
Sunrise5:31 AM
Sunset5:19 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 39%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:32 PM, Oct 5 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: freezing overnight, -29°F (-34°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: freezing overnight, -26°F (-32°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: freezing overnight, -27°F (-33°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: freezing overnight, -30°F (-35°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: freezing overnight, -31°F (-35°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, -32°F (-36°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 10

🌨️ -16° / -32°

Light snow showers · 86% rain · wind 4 mph

Sunday, Oct 11

⛅ -17° / -37°

Partly cloudy · 56% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Kangchenjunga

TypeMountain
CountryNepal
ContinentAsia
Coordinates27°42′9″N 88°8′51″E (27.7025, 88.1475)
Elevation28.169 ft
Known forthe third highest peak
Local time4:32 PM (UTC+05:30)
Best monthsApril, May and June
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Kangchenjunga

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kangchenjunga.

Best time to visit Kangchenjunga

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.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Kangchenjunga

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Tribhuvan International AirportKTM171 miKathmandu

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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 -11°F (-24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 2 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, August 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 4:32 PM.

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 and Sagarmatha National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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