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Everest & Solukhumbu in September
September is a transition. Early in the month rain and cloud linger; by the end, skies clear and the autumn season begins. Trails are green and quiet, and Solu's apples ripen around Phaplu and Ringmo. Lukla flights become more reliable as the month goes on. A good time for those who want quieter trails and do not mind some cloud.
Local tip for September
Plan late-September departures for the best balance of clearing skies and quiet trails.
Where to go in September
Everest & Solukhumbu2,413 mPhaplu
Solu's airstrip town below cliff-top Chiwong Gompa
Everest & Solukhumbu2,675 mJunbesi
Solu's monastery village on the old walking road to Everest
Everest & Solukhumbu3,440 mNamche Bazaar
Khumbu's trading town, built in a bowl at 3,440 m
Elsewhere in Nepal in September
Questions
Is September a good time to visit Everest & Solukhumbu?
September is a transition. Early in the month rain and cloud linger; by the end, skies clear and the autumn season begins. Trails are green and quiet, and Solu's apples ripen around Phaplu and Ringmo. Lukla flights become more reliable as the month goes on. A good time for those who want quieter trails and do not mind some cloud.
What is the weather like in Everest & Solukhumbu in September?
Namche about 4 to 15 °C; monsoon easing, clearing late. 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 September?
We suggest Phaplu, Junbesi, Namche Bazaar. Plan late-September departures for the best balance of clearing skies and quiet trails.