Best time to trek in Everest Base Camp

Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. However, it is not as gloomy and cold as you imagine, and the temperature generally features the big temperature gap, cold at night while warm during daytime. It is almost sunny and even warm in the summer time, about 12°C (22°F) colder than in Lhasa.

Best Time to Visit – March to June, Sept to Nov

From April to May, even mid-June, it is really the greatest time to visit Everest because it is not as cold as in winter and also you will be able to see the peak very clear. Besides, for most of the mountaineers, April and May are also the best time for them to climb the Everest. Then from September to November, after the monsoon passes and before the harsh winter moves in, there is a small window of opportunity available to view the best state of the Mt. Everest. In this season, there will also be much more climbers than in spring, during April to May. Visiting and camping Everest Base Camp during these two ideal periods, you will have the most opportunities to see the Mount Everest clearly with panorama view. Besides, for most of the mountaineers, they are also the best time for them to climb the Everest.

Monthly Temperature for Best Travel Season:

Mar: Max 7°C; Min -12°C                                                                                                                                                             Apr: Max 10°C; Min -5°C

May: Max 15°C; Min 0°C

Jun: Max 17°C; Min 5°C

Sep: Max 19°C; Min 5°C Oct: Max 12°C; Min 4°C

Nov: Max 10°C; Min -10°C

Wind speed: 14 km/h Precipitation/month: 15 mm (0.6”) Sunshine hours/day: 7

• What to Wear and Bring for Traveling EBC at Best Season:
• Down Jacket, Lightweight long underwear top, Short-sleeved shirts, Waterproof breathable jacket & pants, Running Shoes/Hiking Boots, Socks, Gloves, Hats, Camera, Sunglasses, Sun-scream, Sleeping bag.

Winter Time to Travel to Everest Base Camp (From December to February)

Its winter generally starting from December to March will be bit colder but you can see the Mount Everest really clear and great. Actually, the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. It is really unpredictable. The temperature could be as high as 20°C and as low as -15°C. Monthly Temperature for Winter Season: Dec: Max 4°C; Min -15°C Jan: Max 4°C; Min -17°C Feb: Max 4°C; Min -15°C Wind speed: 40 km/h Precipitation/month: 5 mm (0.2”) Sunshine hours/day: 7

What to Wear and Bring for Visiting EBC in Winter Season:

• Down Jacket, Lightweight windproof fleece, Long johns, Fleece lined tracksuit bottoms or down trousers, Running Shoes/Hiking boots, Socks, Gloves, Hats, Camera, Sunglasses, Sun-scream, Sleeping bag

Rainy Season of Everest Base Camp (From Mid-June to August)

From mid-June to August, it is summer and also the monsoon season there when it receives lots of rainfall. During the monsoon season, the Mt. Everest might be covered by mist and disppoint you if you are eager to see its real appearance. However, it is very cool in this season to travel Tibet and you can enjoy good weather in other parts of Tibet. So summer is actually the best time to visit Tibet though it is not the best time to visit the world’s highest peak. Monthly Temperature for Rainy Season:  Jun: Max 17°C; Min 5°C Jul: Max 16°C; Min 8°C Aug: Max 16°C; Min 6°C Wind speed: 16 km/h Precipitation/month: 190 mm (7.5”) Sunshine hours/day: 5