October along the trail
| Place | Elevation | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukla | 2,860 m | +14 °C | +7 °C |
| Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | +11 °C | +5 °C |
| Dingboche | 4,410 m | +5 °C | −1 °C |
| Gorak Shep | 5,164 m | 0 °C | −6 °C |
Modelled 10-year averages (ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo), checked against the Pyramid research station in the Khumbu, 2016-2025 (within about 1–2 °C of the station's measurements). Temperatures only: the model's rainfall is too coarse to trust in rain-shadow valleys such as Manang, so we leave it out. Mountain valleys and ridges vary more than these grid-model averages show.
Why October is popular
After the monsoon clears, October usually brings the most stable skies of the year, so views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam are at their best. That also makes it the busiest month: book Lukla flights and teahouse rooms early.
Festivals
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