Book a helicopter-backed flight plan in August, because Lukla can stay closed for several days at a time.
Everest & Khumbu · month by month
Everest in August
Namche 8 to 17 °C, frequent rain, clearer spells late in the month
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is August a good time to visit Everest & Khumbu?
August stays wet, with heavy cloud, unreliable Lukla flights and slippery trails, though rain eases slightly towards the end of the month. The high pastures around Dingboche, Chhukung and Gokyo are green and flowering, and the few trekkers who come have lodges to themselves. Plan a flexible itinerary and expect the peaks to appear only briefly at dawn, if at all.
What is the weather like in Everest & Khumbu in August?
Namche 8 to 17 °C, frequent rain, clearer spells late in the month. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Everest & Khumbu packages work in August?
Few of our packages run this month. Book a helicopter-backed flight plan in August, because Lukla can stay closed for several days at a time.