Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperature in November

Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperature in November are among the best in the year. Excluding freezing temperatures at higher altitudes like Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep, the weather throughout the month remains crisp. However, the day and night pass warm with proper body thermal layering and a sleeping bag.

Weather at Everest Base Camp in November remains crispy with low humidity, no rain, and no overcast. The landscape and semi-alpine vegetation you’ll hike through become vibrant and elegant. The ideal weather in November overshadows the cold of early morning and evening. With ultimate sightseeing of the graceful mountains of the region, most trekkers still consider Everest Base Camp Trek in November despite the cold.

Here we’ll put forward some most searched topics regarding this trekking in November, like weather, temperature, trekker’s crowd, trek gears to carry, and why November still can be an ideal time for EBC Base Camp Trek.

Everest Base Camp weather in November

November graces trekkers with crisp weather conditions throughout the month. As this month is the last Autumn month before winter, it remains favourable for the Everest region and the Mount Everest Base Camp trekking. Thus, you’ll see plenty of trekkers scaling the trail once trekked by Tenzing and Hillary, from Lukla to Gorak Shep.

You’ll barely see any clouds in the sky during November in the Everest region. The rain-free days favour crystal-clear viewing opportunities. With crisp weather all day, your Everest viewing pleasure becomes one of a kind. Notably, the ideal weather at Everest Base Camp in November favours the excellent viewing of Everest and Nuptse. On the following day from Kala Patthar, with apparent weather in the morning, you’ll see the fantastic panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Pumori, and Nuptse. Plus, every mountain you see during this trek remains the utmost visible.

Mornings and evenings in November become freezing, and for many, waking up at 4 a.m. to hike up to Kala Patthar becomes highly challenging. Not only while trekking to Kala Patthar but also waking up at 7 for breakfast, the cold bothers. Thus, to avoid freezing mornings, it’s better to trek to Kala Patthar in the evening. Mount Everest’s view becomes magical during sunset. The sunset paints golden yellow over mountains and a few cloud spots, a surreal panorama you’ll ever witness.

With every drop in temperature in November, the air gets drier and less humid at higher places. Also, with a windspeed of 12.6 km/hr, your skin gets drier if exposed to the wind. Therefore, you must cover your face, neck, ears, and fingers with buffs, gloves, beanie, and moisturizer. Notably, you’ll get a headache once the wind hits your head and neck.

Everest Base Camp Temperature in November

The temperature at Everest Base Camp in November becomes way colder than in October. Not only at Gorak Shep, but you’ll also feel the cold even at lower altitude places like Namche and Tengboche. Not to mention, the running water starts freezing past Dingboche.

The temperature at Everest Base Camp in November falls to -15 °C to -20°C during nighttime. Even during daytime, particularly at the Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar vantage points, you can expect a drop in temperature, around -7 °C.

Overnights often get colder with just the blankets provided by tea houses. At places like Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep, with busier crowds in tea houses, often, tea houses can’t offer additional blankets. Thus, we encourage you to bring a decent sleeping bag, best for -20 °C, if planning the trek to Everest Base Camp in November. With a sleeping bag and a blanket, you’ll barely feel any cold.

Everything freezes at higher altitudes in November, from the rushing stream down from Khumbu Glacier to even the water in bathrooms. However, you can buy a thermos of boiled water at the tea house to wash your face and teeth.

You’ll feel cold during daytime hikes, even with a gentle wind. Thus, you must wear proper thermal layers to cope with the cold Everest Base Camp Temperature in November.

Why Everest Base Camp Trek in November?

Everyone can agree: the temperature at Everest Base Camp in November drops significantly. But what makes it so special month to plan this trek in November? Let’s explore some of the best reasons to highlight EBC Trek in November.

Driest month in a year

November in Nepal is the driest month in a year. As it’s a pre-winter month, the humidity remains extremely low. Throughout your 12 days on Everest Base Camp Trek in November, you’ll enjoy the 8 hours of sunshine.

The precipitation amount in November is almost zero. But, with the frozen dew over alleys and stones on the trail, it often becomes slippery.

As it barely rains in November, you’ll escape the extra cold due to rain. Also, with no rain, you won’t experience the snowfall. However, as November progresses, the higher regions start experiencing short-lived snowfall.

Last Autumn month: Avoid the incoming winter

November is the last Autumn month. Even if you trek here during mid-month, you’ll experience the cold. As winter approaches the end of November, the temperature gets colder. But you’ll avoid the notorious cold from December to February. Thus, after four months, November is the last ideal window for EBC Trek till March.

Winter months are snowy, freezing, and no ideal time for the Everest region trek, including the walk to the base camp of the world’s highest, Mt. Everest. Avoiding snowfall and enjoying an all day unobstructed hike with ultimate sightseeing is what November offers.

Awe-striking mountain panorama- Exquisite Viewing Experience

The viewing experience of Mt. Everest and other elegant mountains in the region couldn’t be better than in November. A low humid day with almost no signs of rain and clouds gives you ultimate viewing. Plus, the serene lush vegetation of the semi-alpine forests of Lukla and Namche amazes you.

The mountain goats (Himalayan Tahr) appear on the cliffs of Namche and Deboche. Plus, spotting the Impeyan pheasant, the national bird of Nepal, while hiking keeps you engaged on the trail all day.

Reduced number of trekkers

October is the mid-Autumn season with the most trekkers on the Everest Trek Route. However, in November, the number of trekkers on the route almost halved.

Due to the reduced trekker volume, you’ll get the opportunity for a peaceful hike. Furthermore, most tea houses in November have few vacant twin-sharing rooms. And you’ll get the room you choose, which trekkers can’t in October.

No Ramechhap to Lukla flight delays: Always on Itinerary

Lukla’s weather is unpredictable every other month; the weather remains stable in November. All 30 days of November barely see flight delays or cancellations at Lukla airport. The November weather at Lukla favours the maximum takeoffs and landings for flights and helicopters. Also, the clear weather in November becomes best for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kala Patthar.

With no Ramechhap to Lukla flight cancellations, you’ll complete Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary in November on time.

Trekking gears: The best fit for Everest Base Camp weather and Temperature in November

Quality trekking gear for the particular weather and temperature during Everest Base Camp Trek in November is a must if considering this trek. As the temperature in November starts dropping to near freezing even during day, you need to carry warm clothes.

A rain and windproof jacket with proper air ventilation is must for all-day hikes. It would be best to carry decent wearables as you’ll need appropriate thermal layering.

Wollen beanies, gloves, and neck buffs must be put in your backpack. Plus, a down jacket.

Hiking pants with extra thermal layering would also be proper gear to wear early morning and evening at high altitudes. Moreover, for cosy sleep, a -20 °C sleeping bag is absolute. You don’t need to carry the sleeping bag as you’ll get a trekking porter who carries your backpack throughout this trek.

Want to trek to Everest Base Camp in November with NepTrek?

Even if you miss September and October for Mount Everest Base Camp Trek, you can still trek in November. Despite the lower temperatures, you’ll get the best view of mountains and landscapes in November. For many, the viewing experience of November stands out more than in other months.

We have fixed departures for Everest Base Camp Trek in November 2023. With our fantastic team of experienced trek guides and porters, you’ll have a wonderful time in the Everest region. Moreover, you’ll enjoy Mani Rimdu at Tengboche Monastery in November.

Please email us at mailtoneptrek@gmail.com  to learn more about the price of this trek. Or you can even send our tour manager a message/call on WhatsApp at +977-9818553880. We’ll get back to your enquiries within a few business days. Feel free to reach out to us by visiting our contact us page.