December · Nepal
Best time to visit Everest Base Camp in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Everest Base Camp in December
Average temperature -9°C, 3 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Everest Base Camp scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -9°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
December in Everest Base Camp: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages -9°C (16°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 3 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Everest Base Camp in December?
- In December, Everest Base Camp averages -9°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Everest Base Camp?
- December earns a 5.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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