What Is The Best Time Of Year To Trek Everest Base Camp?

Author: Amrit AryalPublished On: 3 February, 2020

What is the best time of year to trek Everest Base Camp? Trekking to Everest Base Camp and climbing Kala Phattar is one of my favorite things to do

There are two distinct trekking seasons.

Pre Monsoon (February, March, April and May) and Post Monsoon (late September, October, November and December): The best months to trek to Everest base camp are pre-monsoon and post monsoon. It is possible to make the journey in February and early September but we prefer the above for our treks into Everest base camp. My personal favorites are March, late October and November.

You can trek to Everest Base Camp in January and February but it can be very cold higher up (-20C/-4F to – 30C/-22F) It can dump snow on the trail at any time of year. If you are planning on trekking to Everest Base Camp in these months, you are definitely going to need more time for weather delays. Weather conditions can be more challenging in these winter months.