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Everest & Solukhumbu in June
The monsoon arrives in June. Lukla flights are often cancelled, trails below Namche are muddy and leech-prone, and cloud hides the peaks for days. Higher up, rain falls as snow and the valleys turn green. Sherpa villages hold Dumji, honouring Guru Rinpoche's birth, around June or July. Only for experienced repeat visitors with flexible plans.
Local tip for June
Allow several spare days for flights if you visit in the monsoon.
Where to go in June
Everest & Solukhumbu3,440 mNamche Bazaar
Khumbu's trading town, built in a bowl at 3,440 m
Everest & Solukhumbu3,790 mKhumjung
Hillary's first school and a yeti scalp under sacred Khumbila
Everest & Solukhumbu2,413 mPhaplu
Solu's airstrip town below cliff-top Chiwong Gompa
Festivals around June
Elsewhere in Nepal in June
Questions
Is June a good time to visit Everest & Solukhumbu?
The monsoon arrives in June. Lukla flights are often cancelled, trails below Namche are muddy and leech-prone, and cloud hides the peaks for days. Higher up, rain falls as snow and the valleys turn green. Sherpa villages hold Dumji, honouring Guru Rinpoche's birth, around June or July. Only for experienced repeat visitors with flexible plans.
What is the weather like in Everest & Solukhumbu in June?
Namche about 8 to 18 °C; monsoon begins, frequent rain. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Everest & Solukhumbu in June?
We suggest Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Phaplu. Allow several spare days for flights if you visit in the monsoon.