September · Nepal
Best time to visit Everest Base Camp in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Everest Base Camp in September
Average temperature 4°C, 125 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.1/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Everest Base Camp scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
September in Everest Base Camp — middling scores, decent value
September averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 125 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 8th 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 low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Everest Base Camp in September?
- In September, Everest Base Camp averages 4°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Everest Base Camp?
- September earns a 6.1/10 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 September?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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