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Lukla Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -13°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Lukla in Nepal

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Lukla?
    Rainy season in Lukla occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lukla?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lukla?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lukla?
    July tops the wettest month list with 532 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lukla?
    December is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Lukla

    Sat   Dec 14
    6°C | -8°C
    S 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    8°C | -7°C
    S 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    9°C | -5°C
    S 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain