Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
45°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Lukla
Nepal · Asia
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
45°F
Lows around 25°F
Precipitation
18 days/mo
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
58%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 17°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
51%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
2 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 39°F, easing to about 35°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning34°F
Rain18%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday43°F
Rain39%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon39°F
Rain43%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening35°F
Rain25%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 25 | 3.1 | 18 | 10.1 | 62 |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 3.5 | 18 | 10.5 | 63 |
| Mar | 54 | 34 | 4.3 | 17 | 11.1 | 65 |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 3.9 | 16 | 11.5 | 68 |
| May | 60 | 46 | 13.8 | 30 | 11.0 | 80 |
| Jun | 65 | 53 | 22.2 | 30 | 8.6 | 87 |
| Jul | 66 | 56 | 31.7 | 31 | 5.4 | 89 |
| Aug | 66 | 56 | 28.9 | 31 | 6.3 | 88 |
| Sep | 65 | 53 | 16.8 | 30 | 8.0 | 87 |
| Oct | 60 | 45 | 12.2 | 23 | 10.1 | 80 |
| Nov | 55 | 35 | 4.6 | 21 | 9.9 | 72 |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 2.5 | 15 | 9.8 | 64 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology