Lukla (Everest Gateway) Weather
Lukla (Everest Gateway) weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) current weather
Lukla (Everest Gateway) now (local time 16:45)
11°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
4° – 15°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
15°
9°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
13°
8°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
13°
8°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
12°
8°
💧93%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
12°
5°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
12°
7°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
8°
4°
💧100%
Sun
10/11
⛅
13°
4°
💧84%
Mon
10/12
⛅
15°
2°
💧78%
Tue
10/13
⛅
15°
5°
💧88%
Wed
10/14
⛅
15°
4°
💧90%
Thu
10/15
🌤️
15°
4°
💧80%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
15°
5°
💧75%
Sat
10/17
⛅
15°
5°
💧55%
Best time to visit Lukla (Everest Gateway)
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lukla (Everest Gateway) are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is June (average high 19°C) and the coldest is January (average low -4°C).
Lukla (Everest Gateway) climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | -4°C | 6 mm | 50% | -15°C |
| Feb | 10°C | -3°C | 10 mm | 50% | -14°C |
| MarBest | 13°C | 1°C | 17 mm | 49% | -13°C |
| AprBest | 16°C | 5°C | 32 mm | 53% | -13°C |
| MayBest | 18°C | 8°C | 80 mm | 67% | -14°C |
| JunBest | 19°C | 11°C | 118 mm | 78% | -14°C |
| Jul | 19°C | 12°C | 219 mm | 88% | -14°C |
| AugBest | 18°C | 12°C | 176 mm | 89% | -14°C |
| SepBest | 17°C | 10°C | 124 mm | 88% | -15°C |
| OctBest | 14°C | 6°C | 33 mm | 77% | -16°C |
| Nov | 11°C | 1°C | 2 mm | 64% | -16°C |
| Dec | 9°C | -2°C | 3 mm | 54% | -15°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) weather month by month: what to wear
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C, around 33 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in November
November in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 64% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in December
December in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C, around 3 mm of rain (dry) and 54% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in January
January in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C, around 6 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in February
February in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in MarchBest month
March in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 49% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in AprilBest month
April in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C, around 32 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 53% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in MayBest month
May in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in JuneBest month
June in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C, around 118 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in July
July in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C, around 219 mm of rain (wet) and 88% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in AugustBest month
August in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 176 mm of rain (wet) and 89% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Lukla (Everest Gateway) in SeptemberBest month
September in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Lukla (Everest Gateway)?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lukla (Everest Gateway) are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is June (average high 19°C) and the coldest is January (average low -4°C).
›What's the weather like in Lukla (Everest Gateway) in October, and what should I wear?
October in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C, around 33 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›What's the weather like in Lukla (Everest Gateway) in November, and what should I wear?
November in Lukla (Everest Gateway) is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 64% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Lukla (Everest Gateway)?
Lukla (Everest Gateway) is wettest in July, with about 219 mm on average, and driest in November, with about 2 mm.
›How cold does Lukla (Everest Gateway) get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 8°C by day and -4°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: June; coldest: January.