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Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Koshi · Nepal
Namche Bazaar is a small town in Koshi, Nepal with a population of 2,324. Elevation: 11,263 ft (3,433 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is a town in the Ward number 5 of Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu District of Koshi Province in northeastern Nepal. It is located within the Khumbu area at 3,440 metres (11,286 ft) at its low point, populating the sides of a hill. Most Sherpa in the tourism business hail from the Namche area. Namche is also the main trading center and hub for the Lanjey region.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,324 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,263 ft (3,433 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8053°, 86.7106° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Koshi |
| Average Temperature | 37°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2 inches (969 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.8 inches (17 cm) |
About Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is a small town in Nepal (Koshi) with a population of 2,324. The city sits at an elevation of 11,263 feet (3,433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,263 ft (3,433 m) |
| Area | 702.6 sq mi (1,819.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8053°N, 86.7106°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Namche Bazaar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 24°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and November the driest (0.6").
Schools in Namche Bazaar
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namche Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Um Hong Gil School | - | - | - | - |
| Khumjung Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Namche Bazaar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Namche Bazaar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha Next | ||||
| Sherpa Culture Museum | ||||
| Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Heritage Center |
Libraries in Namche Bazaar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha Community Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Namche Bazaar
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Namche Bazaar
109 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Namche Bazaar
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Namche Bazaar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Namche Bazaar
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Namche Bazaar
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Namche Bazaar
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | LUA | Medium Airport |
| Bhojpur Airport | BHP | Small Airport |
| Jiri Airport | JIR | Small Airport |
| Kangel Danda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Khanidanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamidanda Airport | LDN | Small Airport |
| Phaplu Airport | PPL | Small Airport |
| Ramechhap Airport | RHP | Small Airport |
| Rumjatar Airport | RUM | Small Airport |
| Syangboche Airport | SYH | Small Airport |
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Namche Bazaar
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lukla postman office | |
| Namche Post Office | |
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Namche Bazaar
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Furte Stupa | |
| Guru Rinpoche images (3 paintings) | |
| Khangri Church Tok-Tok | |
| Khumjung Gompa | |
| Lawudo Gompa | |
| Namche Gompa | |
| Old Khunde Monastery | |
| pangboche gumba | |
| Stone Stupa | |
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| Stupa |
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What is the population of Namche Bazaar?
Namche Bazaar has a population of 2,324 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 702.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Namche Bazaar?
Namche Bazaar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.