Mount Everest Weather Forecast
Mount Everest weather: -3°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Mount Everest right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:11 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Everest
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 2° / -4° | 26% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 2° / -4° | 22% | 3 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌨️ Light snow | 2° / -8° | 24% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 1° / -7° | 55% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 2° / -4° | 34% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | 1° / -5° | 20% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 13 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 1° / -5° | 61% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 11 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 0° / -3° | 59% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -0° / -3° | 53% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Light snow | -1° / -4° | 49% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow | 1° / -5° | 39% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -0° / -4° | 42% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌨️ Light snow | -1° / -3° | 37% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 11 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -1° / -5° | 29% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -1° / -6° | 76% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Light freezing drizzle | -2° / -7° | 100% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 11 |
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).
Weather map for Mount Everest
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Everest
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 Mount Everest
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 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 8:11 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
