Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperature in May

Everest Base Camp Trek is a step in the wonder of mountains, including the world’s first, fourth, fifth, and sixth-highest peaks. And to get the ultimate Everest experience, there’s no better time than May, the last Spring month. Thus, having the idea of Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperature in May can help you plan EBC Base Camp Trek in May wisely.

Everest Base Camp Weather in May

May is the end of Spring and marks the transition to Summer and monsoon in Nepal. As of this, the temperature starts getting warmer at the Everest Base Camp in May. Also, the semi-alpine landscape looks spectacular, with greenery and freshness.

As some summer colors affect the weather in May, the stable temperature and rain-free days provide free day hikes. The spectacular sunrise and sunset over the mountains in May are not to miss activity during the early morning and evening.

Rainfall and snowfall May

As the weather in May transitions to summer, rainfall can occur during your EBC Base Camp Trek. Hence, the Everest Base Camp weather becomes highly unpredictable in May. Occasional thunderstorms and rain during the end of May drop the temperature at Everest Base Camp.

Due to occasional rainfall, you may experience snow showers if it rains in May.

However, during the daytime, the weather clears, which lets you sightsee snow-occupied Everest and other mountains.

The usual ten days of rainfall at Lobuche and Gorak Shep in May results in 28 mm of precipitation. However, the precipitation level increases to 35 mm in lower regions like Lukla and Namche. The typical precipitation days in these regions in May can be close to 20 days.

Everest Base Camp Temperature in May

May is the warmest Spring month at Everest Base Camp and lower altitude places like Lukla and Namche. You may even sweat more during the day hike as the daylight of 10 hours with average daytime temperature increases to 15 degrees celsius at Lukla and Namche. Moreover, the temperature also rises to 7-8 degrees celsius at Gorak Shep.

The nighttime temperature at EBC also remains warmer, at just -3 degrees celsius. Unlike the cold months at EBC, a trekker can have warm overnight sleep at the tea houses during May.

EBC Trek in May- A cultural Junket

Everest region is home to Sherpa, who predominantly practice Buddhism. They celebrate every event on the Buddhist calendar. And among such events, Buddha Purnima is prominent. On this day, Buddhist celebrate this major festival honoring the Birth, Enlightenment, and Death of Lord Buddha.

The Buddhist monasteries like Tengboche Monastery and some in Thame and Namche celebrate this day. This day falls in May every year. And in 2023, Buddha Purnima is on the first full moon day in May 5, Friday.

If you want to experience the enriched cultural practice and events Buddhist people and monks perform on this day, plan your EBC Trek wisely in May. Make sure you’ll be in Tengboche or Thame a day before, on May 4 2023, to Buddha Purnima.

Expect the crowds on EBC Trek in May

May is the last good window to EBC Trek, and hence, many trekkers fly to Lukla and complete this trek before summer kicks in.

From June to August, the summer months see rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms. As of this, trekkers prefer to avoid trekking in summer here.

While you trek to Everest Base Camp in May, you’ll see many trekkers. Also, almost every tea house gets filled with many trekkers. So, plan your trek early and reserve your EBC Trek in May with local travel agencies like NepTrek.

What to pack for Everest Base Camp Trek in May?

May is the last Spring month when the temperature starts getting warmer. Moreover, the pre-monsoon rainfall can be a headache during EBC Trek in May. Thus, you must prepare for this trek and pack only the necessary gear for 12 days long hike.