Based on current trekking information, here’s the Everest Base Camp trek weather by month:
BEST SEASONS
March – May (Spring) ⭐ PEAK SEASON
March: Cold but clear, 5-12°C days, -5 to -15°C nights at EBC
April: Warmer, 10-15°C days, -5 to -10°C nights, rhododendrons bloom
May: Warmest trekking month, 15-20°C days, 0 to -5°C nights, afternoon clouds increase
September – November (Autumn) ⭐ PEAK SEASON
September: Post-monsoon, 10-15°C days, -5°C nights, clearer as month progresses
October: Best visibility, stable weather, 10-15°C days, -10°C nights
November: Colder but crystal clear, 5-10°C days, -15°C nights, fewer trekkers
SHOULDER SEASONS
December – February (Winter) ❄️
December: Very cold, 5°C days, -20°C nights at EBC, clear skies but harsh
January: Coldest month, 0-5°C days, -25°C nights, many teahouses closed
February: Still very cold, slightly warmer than January, increasing daylight
June – August (Monsoon) 🌧️ NOT RECOMMENDED
June: Pre-monsoon, 15-20°C days, rain begins, clouds obscure views
July: Heavy monsoon, 15-18°C days, frequent rain, leeches, poor visibility
August: Peak monsoon, similar to July, trails muddy and slippery
QUICK RECOMMENDATIONS
✅ Best months: October, April, May, November
✅ Good for fewer crowds: March, early December
❌ Avoid: June, July, August (monsoon)
⚠️ Challenging: January, February (extreme cold)
Current date context: It’s late May 2026, so you’re at the tail end of the spring trekking season. Weather would be warm but afternoon clouds and pre-monsoon conditions may be starting.
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