Mount Everest in May: will you see it?
Short answer: In May, 50% of mornings and 14% of afternoons at Kala Patthar and Everest View Hotel were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 24% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 8 of 12 month for seeing Mount Everest; November is best (87%).
50% chance of a clear morning
Sunrise 05:10 · sunset 18:42 (mid-May)
The monsoon (June to September) hides the peak most days; October, November and spring mornings are the clear seasons.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73% | 60% | 15% |
| February | 71% | 54% | 12% |
| March | 69% | 42% | 13% |
| April | 66% | 23% | 15% |
| May | 50% | 14% | 24% |
| June | 38% | 13% | 37% |
| July | 6% | 1% | 69% |
| August | 9% | 2% | 63% |
| September | 21% | 6% | 45% |
| October | 66% | 42% | 16% |
| November | 87% | 63% | 6% |
| December | 79% | 69% | 9% |
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Questions
Can you see Mount Everest in May?
In May, 50% of mornings and 14% of afternoons at Kala Patthar and Everest View Hotel were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 24% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 8 of 12 month for seeing Mount Everest; November is best (87%).
What time is sunrise at Mount Everest in May?
Around mid-May, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:42 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.