Aug 20 - Aug 21, 2026 | Change
via Phaplu
side trek
(2 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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The closest road head to the Everest Region, this route gets you to Lukla from Kathmandu in about 3 days overland.
Weather Conditions in August
change startThe peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails
At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in
August. The highest point on the trek is
Ringmu at
2805 m. During
August, expect high temperatures of around
20.6°C (69°F)
and lows down to
11.6°C (53°F)
at Ringmu.
via Phaplu
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (2 days)
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| Thu Aug 20 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 20.4°C (69°F) in August. |
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Phaplu (2470 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.6°C (73°F) and lows of about 13.6°C (56°F) in August. Overnight |
| Fri Aug 21 (day 2) |
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Ringmu (2805 m)
About 5-6 hours from Phaplu |
