Weather & Climate in Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Namche Bazaar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,263 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
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°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 68 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal | M6.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 50 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2015 | 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 150 km | 79 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | M5.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 135 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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").