Climate guide for Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Everest Base Camp in November

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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November · Nepal

Best time to visit Everest Base Camp in November Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Everest Base Camp in November

Average temperature -5°C, 1 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

November score

5.9/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Everest Base Camp
Avg temp
-5°C
Rainfall
1 mm
Humidity
62%
Days with 6h+ sun
16
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

November in Everest Base Camp scores 5.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.

November in Everest Base Camp — workable with trade-offs

November sits at -5°C (23°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.

Only 1 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.

That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.2/10 for the best month here.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Everest Base Camp in November?
In November, Everest Base Camp averages -5°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
Is November a good time to visit Everest Base Camp?
November earns a 5.9/10 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 November?
Expect about 1 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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