Climate Insights for Phaplu Airport

Solukhumbu, Koshi, Nepal

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
July
919mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Phaplu Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 3840mm of precipitation falls per year. Phaplu Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Phaplu Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Mar Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Apr Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 8° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Aug Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Sep Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Phaplu Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 319mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 538mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 919mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 755mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 524mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 274mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Phaplu Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3840mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 320mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 919mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 50mm. That's 870mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Phaplu Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Phaplu Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Phaplu Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 560mm across the season with a monthly average of 187mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2213mm across the season with a monthly average of 738mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 872mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phaplu Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
70 mm
10 cm
Feb
1 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
75 mm
9 cm
Mar
5 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
107 mm
6 cm
Apr
8 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
319 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
538 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
919 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
755 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
524 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
50 mm
4 cm
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