March · Nepal
Best time to visit Everest Base Camp in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Everest Base Camp in March
Average temperature -6°C, 28 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Everest Base Camp scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -6°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
March in Everest Base Camp — middling scores, decent value
March averages -6°C (20°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 28 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 4th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Everest Base Camp in March?
- In March, Everest Base Camp averages -6°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Everest Base Camp?
- March earns a 6.6/10 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 March?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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