Mount Everest Base Camp is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) above sea level. The weather at the base camp varies significantly throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month breakdown of the weather at Everest Base Camp:
January:
January is the coldest month at Everest Base Camp, with average temperatures ranging between -17°C to -10°C (-1.4°F to 14°F). The weather is dry, and snowfall is common. It is not a recommended month for trekking due to the extreme cold and hazardous conditions.
February:
February is also a cold month at Everest Base Camp, with average temperatures ranging between -15°C to -8°C (5°F to 18°F). The weather remains dry, and snowfall is still common. It is not an ideal month for trekking.
March:
March marks the start of the trekking season at Everest Base Camp. The average temperature during the day ranges between -10°C to -5°C (14°F to 23°F), with night temperatures dropping below freezing. The weather is mostly dry, but occasional snowfall is still possible.
April:
April is one of the best months to trek to Everest Base Camp. The temperature during the day ranges between -5°C to 5°C (23°F to 41°F), with night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is mostly dry, with occasional snowfall.
May:
May is the peak trekking season at Everest Base Camp. The average temperature during the day ranges between 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F), with night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is mostly dry, with occasional snowfall.
June:
June is the start of the monsoon season in Nepal. The average temperature during the day ranges between 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F), with night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is wet and humid, with occasional rain showers.
July:
July is the peak of the monsoon season at Everest Base Camp. The average temperature during the day ranges between 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F), with night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is wet and humid, with frequent rain showers.
August:
August is still a monsoon month at Everest Base Camp, with the average temperature during the day ranging between 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F), and night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is wet and humid, with frequent rain showers.
September:
September marks the end of the monsoon season in Nepal. The average temperature during the day ranges between 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F), with night temperatures remaining below freezing. The weather is mostly dry, with occasional rainfall.
October:
October is another excellent month to trek to Everest Base Camp. The average temperature during the day ranges between -5°C to 5°C (23°F to 41°F), with night temperatures dropping below freezing. The weather is mostly dry, with occasional snowfall.
November:
November is a cold month at Everest Base Camp, with average temperatures ranging between -10°C to -5°C (14°F to 23°F). The weather is mostly dry, with occasional snowfall. It is still possible to trek to the base camp, but it is getting colder.
December:
December is another cold month at Everest Base Camp, with average temperatures ranging between -15°C to -8°C (5°F to 18°F). The weather is dry, and snowfall is common. It is not an ideal month for trekking due to the extreme cold and hazardous conditions.