Lukla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Lukla can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from mild
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Lukla. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 14°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lukla has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2109 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Lukla can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 532 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 27 mm of snowfall, spread across a single snowy day. For more details, please visit our Lukla Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lukla in Nepal
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Lukla occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 532 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
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