Planung an Everest Base Camp Trek means preparing for much more than cold weather. Weather can vary dramatically with altitude, and conditions can change a lot during the day. A sunny morning can be warm and pleasant, but it can chill out in the evening when the sun sets.
Also, temperatures at Base Camp on Everest vary by season. Conditions are more stable in spring and autumn; winter is extremely cold, and the summer monsoon season often brings clouds, rain, and reduced visibility. March to May and October to November are key trekking periods, while June to September is affected by monsoon weather.
The exact elevation of Everest Base Camp (5380 m / 17,650 ft) varies slightly by source.
The temperatures listed are approximate planning temperatures and not a forecast. Conditions vary from year to year.
Temperatur am Everest Basislager no Mount: Kuerz Zesummefassung
| Mount | Typesch Dagtemperatur | Typesch Nuechttemperatur | Allgemeng Wieder | Trekkingbedingungen |
| Januar | Ongeféier 0°C bis 4°C | Ongeféier −12°C bis −17°C | Ganz kal an dréchen | Kal, schneeëg a roueg |
| Februar | Ongeféier 2°C bis 4°C | Ongeféier −12°C bis −15°C | Kalt an dréchen | Kalt mat méiglecherweis Schnéi |
| Mäerz | Ongeféier 3°C bis 7°C | Ongeféier −10°C bis −12°C | Kal bis mëll | Verbesserung vun de Konditiounen |
| Abrëll | Ongeféier 6°C bis 10°C | Ongeféier −5°C bis −9°C | Liicht a generell kloer | Ganz gutt |
| Mee | Ongeféier 8°C bis 15°C | Ongeféier 0°C bis −8°C | Liicht, ëmmer méi bewölkt | Gutt, besonnesch Ufank Mee |
| Juni | Ongeféier 9°C bis 17°C | Ongeféier −4°C bis 5°C | Méi waarm awer méi naass | Reen a Wolleken huelen zou |
| Juli | Ongeféier 10°C bis 16°C | Ongeféier −1°C bis 8°C | Naass a bewölkt | Monsunbedingungen |
| August | Ongeféier 10°C bis 16°C | Ongeféier −1°C bis 6°C | Naass a bewölkt | Monsunbedingungen |
| September | Ongeféier 6°C bis 17°C | Ongeféier −2°C bis 2°C | Verbesserung nom Monsun | Besser géint Enn vum Mount |
| Oktober | Ongeféier 4°C bis 12°C | Ongeféier −7°C bis −8°C | Kill, dréchen a kloer | excellent |
| November | Ongeféier 0°C bis 7°C | Ongeféier −12°C | Kalt an dréchen | Gutt, awer ëmmer méi kal |
| Dezember | Ongeféier −13°C bis 4°C | Ongeféier −15°C | Ganz kal an dréchen | Usprochsvollen |
The above figures are approximate averages of the Everest Base Camp climate tables as published. Weather can vary by exact location, altitude, day, and year, so figures differ.
Firwat ass de Basiscamp um Everest sou kal?
It’s mostly because of altitude. In Nepal, the average temperature drops about 6°C for every 1,000 m (3,281 ft) increase in elevation.
The Everest Base Camp route also descends from the warmer lower valleys to a high alpine area. Namche Bazaar is around 3,500 m (11,483 ft), while Kala Patthar erreecht ongeféier 5,545 m (18,192 ft).
This is because temperatures in Lukla may differ significantly from those at Base Camp.
Another important factor is the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. When the sun is shining, a chilly morning may feel quite pleasant while you are out walking. After the sun sets, temperatures can drop rapidly.
Januar: Déi kälste Zäit vum Wanter
Am Allgemengen ass de Januar ee vun de kälste Méint vum Joer an der Everest-Regioun. Temperaturen ënner 10°C (14°F) kënnen an der Nuecht am Basiscamp an Temperaturen vun 0°C oder méi niddreg sinn am Dag.
Higher areas of the path may still have snow and ice. In winter, some accommodation and services may be limited.
Warm clothes and an appropriate sleeping bag are necessary for those who go in January.
Wat erwaart:
- Extrem kal Moien an Nuechten
- Schnéi- an äiseg Deeler vum Wee.
- Mountain visibility is good with clear skies.
- E puer, vill manner wéi am Fréijoer oder Hierscht!
- Méi kuerz Dagesstonnen
Februar: Kal, awer lues a lues besser
February stays cold, especially at night. Gradually better weather sets in during the day; however, in higher areas, snow and freezing temperatures are still possible.
De Februar ass den zweete Mount vum Wanter, awer kann op méi niddrege Plazen méi agreabel si wéi de Januar; op héijen Héichten sinn Wanterkonditiounen ze erwaarden.
A quality down jacket, thermal layers, gloves, and warm sleeping gear are important.
Mäerz: De Wanter fänkt un, dem Fréijoer Plaz ze maachen
The trekking season starts in March. Days start to warm up, and walking during the day becomes easier.
Even at Base Camp, nights can drop below -10°C (14°F), especially early in the month. Snow is still possible at higher elevations.
Quelle fänken un op den ënneschten Deeler vum Wee ze weisen; méi héich Beräicher bleiwen fest alpin.
Fir déi, déi am Mäerz wandere wëllen, ginn et e puer Virdeeler:
- Méi kill Konditiounen
- Et sinn manner Leit wéi am Abrëll
- Ëmmer méi laang Dagesliicht
- Eng Geleeënheet fir d'Fréijoersvegetatioun op méi nidderegen Héichten ze gesinn.
- D'Méiglechkeet vun enger schéiner Biergvue bei klorem Wieder.
Abrëll: E populäre Mount fir Trekking
The Everest Base Camp trek is a relatively comfortable month in April. Daytime temperatures ease up, but it will still be cold at high altitudes.
Moies an owes ass et nach ëmmer kill, besonnesch ronderëm Gorak Schapp and Base Camp. However, when it is sunny and you are walking, many trekkers feel comfortable during the day.
In the lower parts of the Everest region, spring is also the time of rhododendron flowers. March to May are among the main seasons for visiting Sagarmatha National Park.
Mee: Méi waarm Deeg virum Monsun
De Mee ass normalerweis méi waarm wéi den Abrëll. Et kann eng agreabel Temperatur fir ze Fouss iwwer den Dag sinn, awer net sou waarm an der Nuecht.
The first half of May is more ideal for trekking as moisture and clouds slowly creep up as the monsoon sets in.
As the month draws to a close, the sky may become cloudier, so you may need a little flexibility in your plans.
Juni: Méi waarm, awer ëmmer méi naass
Am Juni fänkt de Monsun an Nepal un. D'Wieder ass déi meescht Zäit vum Joer zimmlech mëll, obwuel reeneg an bewölkt Deeg méi bedeitend sinn.
Some parts of the route may receive much more rain than the higher areas. Clouds can obscure mountain views, and trails can be soggy and slippery.
Cloudy skies and poor visibility in the region can also make flights to and from Lukla less predictable.
Juli: Monsun op sengem Héichpunkt
July’s usually one of Nepal’s wettest months. In Nepal, about 80% of annual rainfall falls during the monsoon season, from June to September.
Fréijoer an Hierscht si manner reeneg a bewölkt wéi am Everest Regioun. Lower areas will be wetter, and even higher areas may not warm up.
Allgemeng Konditiounen enthalen:
- Bewölkten Himmel
- Staarke Reen an den ënneschte Gebidder
- Schlammig a glat Weeër
- Reduzéiert Biergsichtegkeet
- Méiglech Fluchverspéidungen
- Manner Wanderer
August: Wärmst Period awer ëmmer nach naass
Den August huet ähnlech Wiedermuster wéi de Juli. D'Wiederkonditiounen si mëll, awer et bleift reenen a bewölkten Himmel op de Stroossen.
Déi ënnescht Däller si wärend der Reenzäit gréng. Mee d'Biergblécker si manner sécher, wann et ëm kloer Vue geet.
If you opt for August, pack waterproof clothing and allow extra time for travel and trail conditions.
September: Iwwergang zum Hierscht
September is a transition month. There are still chances of monsoon rain early in the month; toward the end, the weather may be more settled.
As the monsoon wanes, visibility is usually better. As fall arrives, so do the temperatures.
September can be very different toward the end of the month than at the beginning, especially in terms of cloud cover and how wet the trails are.
Oktober: Kill, dréchen a kloer
Den Oktober gëllt als e grousse Mount fir Trekking an der Regioun vum Everest. Oktober an November sinn eng wichteg Zäit vum Joer am Sagarmatha Nationalpark.
The monsoon has mostly withdrawn, and skies are clearer, with drier trails. The temperatures during the day are cool, not warm and at higher elevations, nights are cold.
If you prefer clear mountain views, October is a month worth considering.
The only downside is that the trail is popular and can get congested, especially around Namche Bazaar and the higher settlements.
November: Kal, awer meeschtens dréchen
The dry autumn continues in November, but it gets much colder, especially later in the month.
It is pleasant to walk during the day in sunshine, but mornings and evenings are cold. High elevation areas can experience temperatures well below freezing.
Den November bitt exzellent Siicht wéinst den dréchene Konditiounen a kann eng ganz attraktiv Zäit fir eng Wanderung sinn, well d'Wieder méi kill an dacks ganz kloer ass.
Dezember: De Wanter kënnt zréck
Winter is now in the offing, and December is the first month of the colder season. High-elevation daytime temperatures remain cool, and overnight temperatures can be very cold.
Slight snowfall is possible on higher sections of the route. With the onset of winter, fewer trekkers are on the trail.
When planning a trip for December, make sure your travel plans, lodging, and transportation can accommodate changing weather.
Wéi d'Temperatur sech um Trek ännert
The monthly average temperature of Everest Base Camp gives you a helpful overview of what to expect at your destination, but it doesn’t reflect the entire trek.
Zum Beispill ass Lukla ongeféier 2,860 m (9,383 ft), während den Namche Bazaar ongeféier 3,500 m (11,483 ft) ass. Den Everest Basislager ass ongeféier 5,380 m (17,650 ft).
Generally, temperatures decrease as you ascend.
That’s why it is better to pack for multiple climatic zones than to “take a chance” on the weather being uniform along the route.
Déi bescht Méint fir agreabelt Wieder
D'Trekkingsaison ass haaptsächlech Fréijoer an Hierscht.
Fréijoer: Mäerz bis Mee
- Graduell méi waarm Temperaturen
- Kloer Deeg fir gutt Siicht.
- Op méi niddrege Plazen bléien Rhododendren.
- De Mount Abrëll ass normalerweis e beschäftegten
Hierscht: September bis November
- Nom Monsunzäit verbessert sech d'Wieder.
- Oktober an November si meeschtens dréchen.
- Visibility in the mountains is generally excellent.
- Am November gëtt et eng Ofsenkung vun den Temperaturen.
Sagarmatha National Park is a crucial time for March, April, and May, and October and November.
Wat soll een an d'A packen, wann et beim Everest Base Camp ukënnt?
Your clothing system should consist of layers you can add or remove depending on the temperature.
Essentiell Kleeder
- Feuchtigkeitsabsorbéierend Basisschichten.
- A warm mid-layer, such as fleece.
- Isoléiert Down Jacket
- Waasserdicht Äusserjackett
- Waasserdicht Trekkinghosen
- Waarm Trekkingsocken
- Thermesch Ënnerwäsch
- Warm Handschuesch
- Woll- oder Fleece-Mütz
- Sonnemutz
- Sonnebrëll
- Trekkingstiwwelen vu gudder Qualitéit
- A warm sleeping bag is essential for sleeping at high altitudes.
Praktesch Tipps fir mat der Erkältung ëmzegoen
- Kleed an Schichten. When you need to remove a layer, it’s easier to do so when you’re moving than when you’re stuck in a thick coat.
- Vergiesst net Är Hänn a Féiss ze schützen. Kalt Wieder mécht Fanger an Zéiwen séier onwuel.
- Verhënnert datt Waasser afréiert. Isoléiert Fläsche kënnen am Wanter op méi héijen Héichten hëllefräich sinn.
- Benotzt Sonneschutz. Staark UV-Stralung op groussen Héichten verschwënnt net wann et kal ass.
- Kuckt Iech d'Wiederprognose un, ier Dir moies fortgitt. The monthly climate table doesn’t always reflect mountain conditions accurately.
- Bewäert d'Temperatur net nëmmen um Dag. Daytime and nighttime temperatures can vary significantly, even when the sun is shining.
Temperatur ass net déi eenzeg Suerg ëm Wieder
The cold at Everest Base Camp is one aspect of the weather situation. The weather also plays a part in the trekking experience as it can be affected by both wind and snowfall, by cloud and by rain, or by a combination of these elements, as well as visibility and altitude.
D'Héicht ass besonnesch interessant. Den Nepal Tourism Board rät, an der Regioun vum Everest Pausen ze maachen fir sech unzepassen, well et steil Opstieger kënne ginn.
Itineraries generally include acclimatization days, which you should not skip.
D'Wieder kann och d'Fluch- a Streckebedingungen beaflossen. Dëst ass besonnesch wichteg an der Monsunzäit a wann d'Siicht schlecht ass.
Finale Schied
The month-wise temperatures at the base of Everest help you decide when to trek and what to pack. The lowest temperature is in the winter, and there is the possibility of snow during this season; the spring has gradually warmer weather; the summer is impacted by monsoon weather; and the autumn has generally cooler and drier weather.
Temperatures vary throughout the Everest Base Camp trek. The weather changes from day to night, season to season, and with rising and falling elevations – and with the presence or absence of sunshine or wind. The figures presented in this guide are for planning and should not be interpreted as a definitive prediction.
Many trekkers plan their trips to coincide with the main spring and autumn seasons, when the weather is generally more agreeable for both trail and visibility conditions and temperatures. It’s always a good idea to check the mountain forecasts just before you go anywhere.