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Best time for Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trekking

10 November, 2020
Makalu Adventure

The best time to visit the Everest base camp is April, May, October, and November. The winter season in the mountains is very cold. The temperature drops down below the Freezing Point, the Mountains and valleys are very dry, at lower elevation the coldness is bearable but at the higher elevation, there will be heavy snowfall. The temperature is between -17°C to 20°C. The night and the morning are freezing. The wind speed is up to 40 km/hrs. In December of these seasons, you will be able to enjoy the foggy and cloudy weather, the sky of the cloud will be there for your enjoyment, but might not get a clear view of snow-capped mountains. It is a perfect time for you to enjoy Christmas and welcome New Year on the lap of the Himalayas by exploring new cultures and traditions.

Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trekking
Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp Trekking

Best time of year to trek to Everest Base Camp?

March, April, May, October, and November are the best trekking seasons for Gokyo Lake Everest Base camp trekking in the Everest region. The weather remains clear during these months in the Everest region and is the most preferred season by travelers for EBC Trek, Gokyo Lake EBC Trek, Renjo la Pass Gokyo Lake Chola Pass Everest Base Camp Trekking, and Pikey Peak trek. The spring and the autumn offer the best trekking season for trekking in Nepal with reasonable temperatures, clear skies, little-to-no rain, and less chance of problematic snowfall.

Everest Base Camp Temperature and Weather Facts

Everest Base Camp Temperature and Weather Facts
Everest Base Camp Temperature and Weather Facts

GOKYO LAKE - EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK ITINERARY

  • DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
  • DAY 02: Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
  • DAY 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • DAY 04: Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
  • DAY 05: Namche rest for acclimatization
  • DAY 06: Trek to Khumjung
  • DAY 07: Trek to Lharbama
  • DAY 08: Trek to Pangor
  • DAY 09: Trek to Gokyo(4750m)
  • DAY 10: Rest day at Gokyo, Climb Gokyo Ri (5483m) and return
  • DAY 11: Trek to Na
  • DAY 12: Trek Cho La
  • DAY 13: Trek to Dughla
  • DAY 14: Trek Gorakshep
  • DAY 15: Trek to Kalapathar (5,545 m)/Lobuche (4,930m)
  • DAY 16: Trek to Pheriche
  • DAY 17: Trek to Thyangboche
  • DAY 18: Trek to Namche
  • DAY 19: Trek to Lukla
  • DAY 20: Fly to Kathmandu
  • DAY 21: Free Day in Kathmandu
  • DAY 22: Free day in Kathmandu
  • DAY 23: Departure from Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal in Winter

December is the end of the month of this year. Where the weather will be winter. Despite the cold winter the mountain and valleys have a very impressive day. The temperature drops down below the freezing point, especially at night, in Everest Base Camp. The temperature on Everest is in between 4°C to -14 15°C during winter. Due to the cold winter, you might not get a clear view of the snow-capped mountains.

Leaving December behind the January will begin with a full swing, the most stunning view will be viewed with the most mesmerizing eye-catching natural beauty. The sky is blue and the view of the landscape, the mountains are breathtaking. The temperature in this area is between -17°C to 4°C at night and the early morning is below freezing.

February is the end of the winter months in Nepal. The temperature is between -15°C to 4°C. The temperature can be below zero at Night. During this time you can visit the lower elevation place in the humidity temperature.

Spring in Everest Base Camp?

From early March, the temperature starts to increase and the end of the freezing winter will welcome the beautiful spring where the temperature is 15°C to -10°C. Spring is a highly recommended season for Everest Base Camp Trek. Other treks like Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek, Pikey Peak trek, 3 Pass Trek are the other activities you can try during the Spring in Everest Region. During this season, the wind speed tends to increase 14Km/hrs. The change in season leads to low humidity and the day will get warmer. With the pleasant weather condition, nature will start to bloom. It is a perfect time for you to explore the natural wonders of nature. The moderate temperature and better humidity will hug you to get better visibility. This is the best time for you to travel to the Everest Base Camp region. In this month the days are shorter and the temperature starts to warm up. The melting lake will welcome you to climb the mountains.

For more conveniently April is the best time for trekking, during this time the hills will look more amazing with the pinkest blooming flowers rhododendron flowers covering the whole forest with many beautiful wildflowers. In these months you can get a clear and panoramic and executing view of Mt. Everest. The temperature is moderate between --5°C to 10°C.

May is the end of the spring season, days are warm and sunny. The temperature range is between 0°C to 15°C. It is the month which is popular among the climbers. You will get the opportunity to meet many climbers heading towards the summit.

Monsoon in Everest Base Camp?

Giving away the warmth from the spring, the monsoon falls between June to Mid-September. The monsoon rains began the summer, especially the lower parts of the trials will get muddy and slippery with maximum rainfall. Due to the continuous rainfall, the mountains are covered in the cloud, fog, or mist. For this season, we don’t recommend you mountain region. The temperature is between 5°C.to 17°C. The wind speed will also tend to increase 16KM/hrs. The weather in June tends to start the monsoon in summer. During this month the temperature falls between -1°C to 16°C. This month marks the quitter and the more peaceful trek.

The next month in summer is July. It started to get much hotter and increase humidity than in June. The flow of tourists is much lower in this season, if you want to avoid crowds, then this is the perfect month for you. The temperature is 2°C to 15°C this season.

August is the end of the monsoon season. During these months the mountain views are also covered with fog and mist, but still the wettest period around the mountain range. The temperature is around 2°C to 16°C.

Panaromic view of Kalapathar Everest Base Camp
Panoramic view of Kalapathar Everest Base Camp

Autumn in Everest Base Camp?

By saying goodbye to the monsoon summer, the weather will lead us to autumn. It is the peak season for climbing in the Everest region, this is the session for thousands of mountain climbers to climb the mountains to start their journey, and most of the mountaineers start trials towards Mt. Everest. The weather is dry and favorable for the higher elevation. The temperature in this region is between -10°C to 20°C, but there is a possibility for a freezing night. Wind speed is a minimum 15Km/hr. Climate and the wind speed will be very suitable for climbing the mountains. September is the beginning of the autumn season. The temperature began to decrease in this season. The days max in 15°C to min 2°C temperature.

Next month in the autumn season is October the best among the months for the autumn season. The weather is clean and dry. The Mountain View has become more visible throughout these months. Fricking in the Everest base camp is perfect, as the weather is neither too hot now either or too cold. The temperature is -6 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. Most tourist attractions are crowded during this season. This session will be busier to be prepared for if you choose this month to visit Everest's reason.

November is the end of the month of the autumn season. During this season the days are sunny and bright, you can see the spectacular view of the Mountain View this season. The temperature is 6 degrees Celsius to -12 degrees Celsius this month. The temperature will start to get chill, so you need to be prepared for the trekking and the sleeping bag is compulsory in this season.

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