When to go · Lukla
Lukla, month by month
The best months for Lukla: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check)). Across Nepal: Cold nights in Kathmandu, snow closes high passes; low-altitude treks and Chitwan work.5 °C (41 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 2 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check)). Across Nepal: Clear and cool; Losar and Shivaratri; good for Chitwan and lower treks.7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 2 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGreatInside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- MayGreatInside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).18 °C (64 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check).20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check).22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 15 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check).22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 15 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check).20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 3 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check)). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.6 °C (43 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 2 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lukla, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4 (better)
Apr: 6
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Inside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).
April: Inside Lukla's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check).
Lukla: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.