August · Nepal
Best time to visit Everest Base Camp in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Everest Base Camp in August
Average temperature 6°C, 170 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 170 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Everest Base Camp scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 170 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Everest Base Camp is the trekking goal in Nepal's Khumbu region, reached through Sherpa villages and high valleys.
August in Everest Base Camp: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 170 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Everest Base Camp in August?
- In August, Everest Base Camp averages 6°C, 170 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Everest Base Camp?
- August earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Everest Base Camp in August?
- Expect about 170 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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