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LogisticsVerifiedChecked 9 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Weather windows

When flights fly, and when passes close.

Best
October and November
Second best
March to May
Monsoon
June to September
Winter
December to February

Short answer

  • October and November have the clearest skies and busiest trails.
  • Spring is warmer, with rhododendrons and more haze.
  • Monsoon cancels many Lukla flights; winter closes high passes.

Clear autumn mornings mean most Lukla flights fly, but the lodges are fullest and dearest.

This is general guidance, not a checked figure.

Seasons

Good to know

Browse all facts
WhenWhatState
Oct–NovClearest seasonGeneral guidance
Jun–SepMost flight cancellationsGeneral guidance

How to get it

  1. Step 1Pick your windowAutumn for views, spring for warmth.
  2. Step 2Book spare daysFor weather on the way in and out.
  3. Step 3Check the passesThorong La can close after snow.

Good to know

Prices on this site are from the current season; spring figures can differ.

Sources and versions

  • 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
  • 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
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