Kangchenjunga Weather Forecast
Kangchenjunga weather: -9°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 clear sky. It feels like -14°F. Today runs from -18°F to -6°F. Chance of precipitation is 11%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of -6°F is 5.8°F above the -12°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kangchenjunga today at 9.6/10. Overnight lows near -18°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Kangchenjunga
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Weather in Kangchenjunga right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:30 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kangchenjunga
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | -6° / -18° | 11% | 3 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -6° / -21° | 14% | 4 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | -8° / -24° | 20% | 4 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -10° / -26° | 56% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌨️ Light snow | -11° / -26° | 27% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -12° / -30° | 10% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | -12° / -27° | 33% | 4 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -13° / -28° | 39% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | -15° / -29° | 60% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -16° / -30° | 59% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -13° / -31° | 43% | 5 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | -13° / -30° | 42% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | -13° / -27° | 52% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -13° / -32° | 74% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -14° / -31° | 81% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌥️ Fog | -13° / -33° | 74% | 8 mph | 10 |
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° | -8° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -2° | -12° | 3,0 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).
Weather map for Kangchenjunga
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Air quality and pollen in Kangchenjunga
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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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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 clear sky. Humidity is 48% 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 9:30 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 and Sagarmatha National Park.
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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 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
