Is It Monsoon in Namche Bazaar, Nepal? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Namche Bazaar, Nepal JANUARY
0°
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Peak season
-7° to 7°
Coldest Month
The coldest month of the year, clear and dry, with nights well below freezing.
🧥 Down jacket essential☀️ Sunscreen
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★★★
Shoulder season
-6° to 6°
Cold but Clear
Still very cold, but among the driest, clearest months of the year.
🧥 Down jacket essential☀️ Sunscreen
3°
★★★
Shoulder season
-2° to 9°
Good for Trekking
Warming up gradually, one of the better months for trekking.
🥾 Good trekking conditions🧥 Warm layers
6°
★★★
Shoulder season
1° to 12°
Good for Trekking
Still excellent for trekking, milder during the day.
🥾 Good trekking conditions🧥 Warm layers
8°
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Shoulder season
3° to 14°
Mild Days
Milder by day, with rain starting to build ahead of the monsoon.
🧥 Warm layers☔ Light rain jacket
11°
★★★
Shoulder season
6° to 15°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain and cloud become regular as the monsoon sets in.
☔ Umbrella handy🧥 Warm layers
12°
★★★
Off-peak season
8° to 16°
Cloudy & Wet
Frequent rain and cloud cover, making mountain views unreliable.
☔ Heavy rain gear🧥 Warm layers
12°
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Off-peak season
8° to 16°
Wettest Month
The rainiest, cloudiest month of the year.
☔ Heavy rain gear🧥 Warm layers
10°
★★★
Off-peak season
6° to 15°
Rain Eases
Rain eases from the peak of the monsoon, though cloud remains common.
☔ Umbrella handy🧥 Warm layers
7°
★★★
Shoulder season
2° to 12°
Clearing Skies
Rain drops off and skies clear, one of the best months for mountain views.
🥾 Good trekking conditions☀️ Sunscreen
3°
★★★
Peak season
-3° to 9°
Driest & Clear
Cold, dry, and clear, excellent for mountain views.
🧥 Down jacket essential☀️ Sunscreen
1°
★★★
Peak season
-5° to 7°
Cold & Dry
Very cold, dry, and clear, part of the best window for a visit.
🧥 Down jacket essential☀️ Sunscreen
Drag through the year Jan
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Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
This month
Rainfall
15 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
72%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
15 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
15 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
65%
Comfortably humid
Wind
15 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
36 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
59%
Comfortably humid
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
30 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
59%
Comfortably humid
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
51 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
66%
Comfortably humid
Wind
12 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
160 mm
12 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5 hrs/day
38% of daylight hours
Humidity
76%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
254 mm
18 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3 hrs/day
23% of daylight hours
Humidity
83%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
274 mm
19 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3 hrs/day
23% of daylight hours
Humidity
84%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
160 mm
12 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4 hrs/day
31% of daylight hours
Humidity
82%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
109 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
75%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
12 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
72%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Jan, Nov, Dec
Namche Bazaar's driest stretch. October through January is historically the calmest window for rain in this high-Himalayan trading town, cold but usually clear.
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Shoulder season: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct
This tier spans February through June, plus October, as the weather warms slightly ahead of the monsoon and cools again once it withdraws.
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Off-peak season: Jul, Aug, Sep
The wettest stretch of the year, relatively speaking. July, August, and September see the most rain, though cloud cover, more than heavy rainfall itself, is the main obstacle for trekking during this stretch.
Good to know
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The main gateway to Everest
Namche Bazaar, at 3,450 meters, is the principal trading hub and staging point for treks toward Everest Base Camp and the wider Khumbu region.
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Winter nights drop well below freezing
January averages around 0°C, with nights regularly dropping below freezing at this elevation.
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Snow is possible even in the dry season
Even though winter sees little rain, snowfall is still possible at this altitude during the colder months.
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Sherpa culture and Saturday market
Namche Bazaar is the cultural heart of the Sherpa homeland, and its weekly Saturday market has long been a trading point between Nepal and Tibet.
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Monsoon cloud can obscure mountain views
From July through September, cloud cover, more than heavy rain itself, is the main reason trekkers generally avoid this window.
Top attractions
1
Namche Bazaar Saturday Market
A weekly market drawing traders from across the region, a long-standing tradition in this Sherpa trading hub.
2
Everest View Hotel
A hillside hotel above town offering one of the most accessible views of Everest without a multi-day trek.
3
Sherpa Culture Museum
A small museum documenting Sherpa mountaineering history and the culture of the Khumbu region.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Namche Bazaar?›
Namche Bazaar's wettest months, relatively speaking, are July, August, and September, part of Nepal's broader summer monsoon period.
What is the best time of year to visit Namche Bazaar?›
October through January is historically the clearest, driest stretch, and along with March and April, among the best times to trek toward Everest.
What is the least favorable time to visit Namche Bazaar?›
July through September sees the most cloud and rain, making mountain views unreliable.
Which month has the most rain in Namche Bazaar?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 274mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Namche Bazaar?›
January and February are historically tied as the driest months.
How cold does Namche Bazaar get?›
January is historically the coldest month, averaging around 0°C, with nights regularly dropping below freezing.
Does it snow in Namche Bazaar?›
Yes, snow is possible even during the dry winter season, given the elevation.
What should I pack for trekking near Namche Bazaar?›
Warm layers, a down jacket, hiking boots, and a hat, gloves, and scarf year-round, given the high elevation.
Is Namche Bazaar the gateway to Everest Base Camp?›
Yes. Namche Bazaar is the main trading hub and staging point for treks toward Everest Base Camp and the wider Khumbu region.
When is the Saturday market in Namche Bazaar?›
Every Saturday, Namche Bazaar's weekly market draws traders from across the Khumbu region, a tradition with roots in trade between Nepal and Tibet.