How cold does Everest Base Camp get at night?

In January, nights at Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar are estimated around −20°C to −22°C. Even in the main trekking seasons nights stay well below freezing: roughly −10°C to −16°C in spring and −9°C to −18°C in autumn. Pack a sleeping bag rated to at least −15°C.

Does it snow at Everest Base Camp?

Yes, snow can fall in any season above Dingboche, including in an otherwise clear week. Heavy snow hit the upper Khumbu in late September 2026 and again from late October into November 2026, so build buffer days into any trip and take local advice before going higher after a storm.

Where can I check the live Everest Base Camp weather forecast?

Nepal's Meteorological Forecasting Division (mfd.gov.np) publishes official forecasts and weather warnings for the mountains, and mountain-specific forecast sites give wind and temperature by altitude. On the trail, teahouse owners and your guide will usually have the most current local picture.

Trip Planning

Everest Base Camp Weather by Month

Everest Base Camp weather is cold and mostly dry outside the June to September monsoon. Nights at Gorak Shep (5,164 m) stay below freezing in every month, and the clearest, most stable conditions come in spring and autumn.

Coldest Night

About -22°C (-8°F), Jan

Warmest Day at EBC

About 5°C (41°F), Jul

Rainy Months

Jun-Sep

Clearest Months

Oct-Nov

Weather Month by Month

Day highs and night lows below are for the two places that matter most: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), where you acclimatise, and Gorak Shep (5,164 m), the overnight stop for Base Camp and Kala Patthar. They are planning estimates rather than station records, so treat them as a guide to what to pack, not a forecast.

Month	Namche day / night	Gorak Shep day / night	Conditions
Jan	2° / -12°C36° / 10°F	-10° / -22°C14° / -8°F	Coldest month at altitude. Usually clear and dry; some lodges above Lobuche reduce services or close.
Feb	4° / -10°C39° / 14°F	-8° / -20°C18° / -4°F	Still deep winter at Gorak Shep, slowly warming. Clear skies and a quiet trail.
Mar	10° / -5°C50° / 23°F	-3° / -16°C27° / 3°F	Spring begins. Clear early-season views; nights still below freezing at Namche.
Apr	13° / -1°C55° / 30°F	0° / -13°C32° / 9°F	The month most operators recommend to first-timers. Milder days and expedition teams at Base Camp.
May	15° / 3°C59° / 37°F	2° / -10°C36° / 14°F	Warmest pre-monsoon month. Cloud builds earlier in the day and haze softens the views.
Jun	17° / 8°C63° / 46°F	4° / -6°C39° / 21°F	Monsoon arrives. Afternoon rain lower down and more Lukla flight cancellations.
Jul	18° / 10°C64° / 50°F	5° / -4°C41° / 25°F	Wettest and mildest month. Views above Tengboche often hidden by afternoon cloud; leeches lower down.
Aug	18° / 10°C64° / 50°F	5° / -4°C41° / 25°F	Monsoon continues, with conditions similar to July.
Sep	12° / 4°C54° / 39°F	2° / -9°C36° / 16°F	Transition month that Nepal's Tourism Board still counts as rainy season. Heavy snow is possible high up.
Oct	10° / -1°C50° / 30°F	-2° / -14°C28° / 7°F	Usually the steadiest weather and best visibility, and the busiest month. Storms are still possible.
Nov	8° / -6°C46° / 21°F	-6° / -18°C21° / 0°F	Clear and colder than October, with thinner crowds. Carry buffer days for storms.
Dec	3° / -10°C37° / 14°F	-9° / -21°C16° / -6°F	Winter sets in. Clear skies, very cold nights and few trekkers.

Temperature by Altitude

On the same day, Lukla (2,860 m) can be about 15°C warmer than Gorak Shep, so the weather you walk through changes more with altitude than with the calendar. Switch between day highs and night lows to compare all four altitude bands.

Lukla / Phakding (2,800 m)

Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Dingboche / Lobuche (4,500 m)

Gorak Shep / Kala Patthar (5,400 m)

Rain, Snow and Visibility

Rain falls mainly from June to September, usually starting after midday and clearing by evening. Spring has only occasional short showers and autumn is usually dry between storms. Winter is dry as well, but camps above Dingboche can get sudden snow in any season. Visibility is typically best in October and November, after the monsoon has cleared the dust from the air. In late spring, cloud tends to build earlier each day, so plan summit views from Kala Patthar for the early morning.

Weather also decides whether you can fly. Cloud and wind ground Lukla flights more often in the monsoon than in any other season, and autumn storms closed Lukla in November 2025 and again in late October 2026. Read what happens when your Lukla flight is cancelled before you set your return date.

Checking the Live Forecast

For the official picture, Nepal's Meteorological Forecasting Division (mfd.gov.np) publishes daily forecasts and weather warnings, including the advisories the Department of Tourism relays to trekkers before big storms. Mountain-specific forecast sites add wind and temperature by altitude, which matters more than the valley forecast once you are above Dingboche. On the trail, your guide and teahouse owners will usually have the most current local information.

Planning Around the Weather

To pick your month, see the best time to trek Everest Base Camp. To dress for the coldest night of your trip, use the Everest Base Camp packing list, and if you are going in December to February, read our guide to trekking to Everest Base Camp in winter.

Everest Base Camp Weather FAQs

Cold and dry for most of the year. At Gorak Shep (5,164 m), the overnight stop for Base Camp, daytime temperatures are estimated from about −10°C in January to about 5°C in July, and nights from about −22°C in January to about −4°C in July and August. Rain and cloud concentrate in the June to September monsoon; spring and autumn are the clearest trekking seasons.