When to go · Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mid-Sep–mid-Nov, Mar–May). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nepal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nepal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mid-Sep–mid-Nov, Mar–May). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- Namche BazaarHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nepal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nepal overall
- Medium
Nepal overall: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Namche Bazaar, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Night low
Dec: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Mar: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 3 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 0
December: Outside the best window (Mid-Sep–mid-Nov, Mar–May). Across Nepal: Cold but clear; lower treks and Pokhara are good; high passes can close.
March: Inside Namche Bazaar's best window: Mid-Sep–mid-Nov, Mar–May.
Namche Bazaar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings