Everest Base Camp Trek in October- Weather and Temperature

Everest Base Camp Trek in October is best because of the pitch-perfect weather and temperature. The October weather at Everest Base Camp is the best in a year, supported by the mild temperature. With unobstructed Ramechhap to Lukla flights, explicit mountains viewing experience, rain-free days, and gentle temperature, October sees maximum trekkers.

If trekking to EBC in October, you need many trek preparations. You should book your trek with the trekking agency, get your permits, book the Ramechhap Lukla flight, pre-book tea houses, work on fitness, and purchase travel insurance. We’ll detail some crucial topics you should know while on Everest Base Camp Trek in October 2023.

Weather at Everest Base Camp in October

October’s weather at Mount Everest Base Camp, higher altitude places, and lower regions remain stable and spectacular. October in Nepal is a mid-year time, more cheerful, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind. October comes after three long rainy months, with barely any dust in the air and spots of clouds in the sky.

The primary benefit of stable weather in October in the Everest region is the flight to Lukla. As the weather in Lukla remains stable this month, almost all scheduled flights land at Lukla airport. Not only flights, but those flying on a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla can have a unique sightseeing experience along the swift landing.

The lower regions like Lukla, Phakding, and Namche remain lush green and vibrant. The clear weather lets you enjoy your first glimpse of Mount Everest while on an acclimatization hike to Hotel Everest View. Further, the day hikes and sightseeing experience gets better at places like Tengboche and Dingboche.

The true benefit of the ideal weather you’ll experience is at Kala Patthar View Point. Your trek guide takes you to Kala Patthar for a unique viewing of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and other beautiful mountains. On a clear weather day, you’ll get awe-struck by the heavenly glimpse of the world’s highest mountains, all neighbouring each other.

Humidity and Rainfall at Gorak Shep in October

As there’ll be just a 17.1% chance of rain in October, the days at Gorak Shep become cold even with 100% relative humidity. However, the late October days become less humid, and the temperature gets colder.

October is the least rainy month at Gorak Shep, and it barely rains. But, if it rains, the rainfall averages around 16.9 mm, more like a swirl of rain or snow. With a rainproof jacket, you’ll be dry all day.

Wind Speed at Gorak Shep in October

The records of windspeed at Everest Base Camp, Gorak Shep, and Kala Patthar are 12.3 km/hr (7.7 mph). The wind usually picks up after midday. Thus, it would help if you put on your wind-stopper after lunch on an everyday hike to EBC. You should cover your neck and back of your head with a neck buff and beanie, even during the day hikes, to bear the cold wind.

Average temperature at Everest Base Camp in October

With sunny days and nearly 11.5 hours long sunshine duration, the temperatures in the Everest region on October days remain mild. Although, at higher places, the daytime temperature averages close to freezing any month of the year, late October at Gorak Shep can get chilly.

The daytime temperature at Everest Base Camp, Gorak Shep, and Kala Patthar in October averages around 6 ˚C. However, the lower regions like Lukla and Namche average around 13 ˚C.

However, during unprecedented rainfall in October, the temperature in lower regions often decreases to 8 ˚C. And higher areas often experience snowfall as the temperature drops to 2˚C.

The average nighttime temperature at Gorak Shep in October can be -10˚C. Also, the lower regions get colder at nighttime, with temperatures averaging nearly freezing.

Here’s a table showing Everest Base Camp Temperature in October, covering higher and lower regions.

Everest Base Camp Trek in October: Crowd of trekkers

The only times like October are when tea houses en route to EBC get filled. In recent years, with more trekkers on the route, few even had to sleep in the dining hall with sleeping bags.

Further, with few tea houses for lunch stops in places like Thugla and Punge Thenga, trekkers even had to wait longer for lunch. And since the populism of Everest Base Camp Trek in October is rising, more will also be the number of trekkers in 2023.

To access twin-sharing rooms overnight, you should plan your trek with trekking agencies. With their trek guides and organized trek, you’ll have everything pre-arranged.

Benefits of hiring a trekking agency for Everest Base Camp Trek in October

Trekking to the base camp of Mt. Everest with a trekking agency is much safe, secure, well-organized, and affordable. Most trekking agencies specialize in Everest region trekking, prominently, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain.

Tailored itinerary

Trekking agencies practice tailor-based itineraries. With such an itinerary, you’ll have the comfort of trekking. And further customization lets you enjoy trekking as your preference.

Trekking agencies also plan their trek budget as per tailored itineraries. In this way, you’ll pay the most considerable trek fee only.

Trek permits, flight tickets, trek guides, and porters

Trekking with an agency saves you tremendous time and effort in managing trek essentials yourself.

Trekking agencies issue Everest Base Camp Trek Permits for you. In October, flying to Lukla without agency can be challenging when getting flight tickets. However, with the agency, you’ll get the Ramechhap to Lukla flight tickets on a preferred date.

Another advantage of paying a trekking fee to the trekking agency is getting a licensed trekking guide and trek porter. You’ll get an experienced trekking guide, even with your preferred language. Your guide pre-books the tea houses for accommodation and reserves one even during October’s busiest month. Further, a trekking porter carries your backpack for 12 days, allowing you to hike without having much.

Helicopter Rescue on time

October is a busy month in the Everest region. As it’s the best time, most people opt Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. So, almost all helicopters get busier flying to mountains.

Altitude sickness sometimes becomes so severe that the only way of descending will be a helicopter. And at such times, with all helicopters on their duty, getting one on time can be challenging.

If you’re calling a helicopter to rescue you, you may miss the time, and helicopters won’t even come to pick you up. At such times, getting on-time helicopter rescue is only possible with the trekking agency.

As you’ll provide a copy of your travel insurance to trekking agencies like us, we can send a helicopter on time. Plus, our broad network of helicopter agencies prioritises our request to rescue you.

What to pack for Everest Base Camp Trek in October?

Keeping your backpack medium-lightweight for EBC Trek in October is okay. For early October, you can carry a little clothing. However, it gets colder if you’re trekking here in late October. Thus, you should bring a proper down jacket, windproof layers, and a sleeping bag of -20 ˚C.

Here are some essential trekking gears you should put in your backpack.

Upper Body

1. Woollen beanie (one)
2. Cap/Hat (I would recommend Hat as it covers entire face and neck as well)
3. Glove (one pair)
4. Neck buffs (2-3)
5. Fleece (4-5)
6. High Neck (Two) (or thermocoat is also okay)
7. Tshirts (4-5, nylon, can include football jersey as they dry quick)
8. Windproof and waterproof jacket (one, Gore-Tex), 
9. Down jacket (One, North Face or similar)

Lower Body

1. Hiking trousers (2-3)
2. Inner layer for lower body (to wear inside hiking trousers, two to three)
3. Trekking shoe (1 pair, good quality to endure 15 days hike)
4. Slipper (for night at hotels)
5. Woollen socks (5-6 pairs)

Skin protection and personnel hygiene

1. Sunglass (UV rating around 400)
2. Toothbrush, toothpaste, facewash, body spray
3. Small towel (Quick dry)
4. Wet wipes and tissues (as water at high altitude gets very cold, you need wet wipes for the toilet). You can buy these in Nepal as well.
5. Sunscreen (SPF 40 and 50), lip balm, vaseline, moisturiser
6. Moov spray or DFO gel (any)
7. Water bottle (1-2 litre bottle, or hydration bag)
8. Water purification tablets, Oral rehydration salts (one pack a day) with flavours (I’ve seen a UV gadget that kills the germs in water. If you find one in UK, please put it in your backpack)

Gadgets

Bring the listed items if you feel right to put them all in your backpack. Or you can only pack what feels right yo you

1. Powerbank (a good one, highly recommended)
2. Mobile charger
3. AirPods
4. Camera battery charger with extra batteries (if you’re bringing your camera)
5. Binoculars (highly recommended)
6. If you read books, you can bring your favourite books as well
7. Ipad (with downloaded movies if you want to)

Documents

1. Personal Identification Cards or any
2. Passport
3. Passport sized photos (3-4, requires for permit)
4. Contact details of your person back home
5. Travel Insurance (It is mandatory. Make sure it covers helicopter rescue as well)

Snacks, chocolate, energy bars, nuts and dry fruits, and pickles for your taste. Helps to boost your instant energy.

Looking for best trekking agency in Nepal for Everest Base Camp Trek in October 2023?

As stated earlier, with the best temperature and weather at Everest Base Camp in October, more trekkers fly to Lukla. As a result, tea houses get filled with many trekkers. And those looking for independent trekking struggle to get one.

With NepTrek, you’ll have the benefit of a full-board trek experience. Our experienced trek guides will guide you throughout your 12 days trek. Also, our superhuman trek porters help you carry your backpack and essential gear. With pre-booked flight tickets, trek permits, and our tailored itineraries lets you trek comfortably.

Get in touch with our trek leader Mr Saroj Dahal at +977-9818553880 or send an email to mailtoneptrek@gmail.com. 

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