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Lukla weather in January (Nepal)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lukla during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Lukla usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Lukla in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lukla climate page with graphs.

 

Lukla, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Where to go in Nepal in January

Find out more about the weather in Nepal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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