Check that the Mechi Highway is open before driving north of Ilam in August.
Kanchenjunga & the East · month by month
East Nepal in August
Ilam 19 to 26 °C, heavy rain continues, short clear spells late
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is August a good time to visit Kanchenjunga & the East?
August stays wet, with landslides and swollen rivers on the main hill roads. Ilam and Kanyam remain the only easy trips, with green tea slopes and misty walks between showers. Koshi Tappu floods widely and its camps close or run on reduced services. Late August sometimes brings longer breaks in the rain, but most pilgrims and trekkers wait for October. Insurance with trip interruption cover is worth having for any monsoon travel.
What is the weather like in Kanchenjunga & the East in August?
Ilam 19 to 26 °C, heavy rain continues, short clear spells late. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Kanchenjunga & the East packages work in August?
Few of our packages run this month. Check that the Mechi Highway is open before driving north of Ilam in August.