Everest base camp Trek in June - Highlights | Events | How Cold | Difficulty and More
Everest base camp Trek in June
Most of the trekkers wish to trek into Everest base camp during the peak season: Spring and Autumn (March to May and September to November). These two seasons are the most beautiful time for trekking to EBC. But in Nepal, the Everest base camp trek is possible for the whole year. Everest base camp trek in June is the best time for the trekkers who love to take challenges and want to make their trek memorable with greeneries and waterfalls. Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) is a local trekking company of Nepal that offers quality service at a reasonable price for Everest base camp trekking packages. We have 25 years plus route experience and fluent English speaking trekking guides to conquer Everest base camp comfortably. 
Magnificent view of the Himalaya from Everest Trails
June is the beginning month of monsoon so you need to be more cautious about EBC trek. Our expert team implements safety measures and outstanding services to complete the Everest Base Camp trek easier than you thought. Book your Everest base camp trek in June now!
How cold does it get at EBC in June?
June is the month where the monsoon season (also known as summer season) starts, the temperature remains cooler and days become perfect trekking temperature. In early June, there is a significant amount of rain in the lower area of Lukla, the gateway to the Everest Region while in the upper region there is light rain. But in the mid and later days of June, you can experience a quiet route. The best thing about the June EBC trek is that the rainfall usually starts after late afternoon and night makes the morning sunny and clear. 
Trekkers enjoy the sunny day at Everest base camp trek in June
But when it’s Everest, you always have to be extra cautious. Especially, while you are at higher altitudes, the weather can be more variant. Besides this fact, June is a beautiful time to trek in Everest base camp. Everest base camp temperature in June increases up to 16°C in the daytime while in the night time it reaches -1°C. But due to global warming and the effect of climate change the temperature may fluctuate. In the Everest base camp, the weather is colder so we recommend you to wear layered clothing and waterproof outer layer. This helps you to stay warm during rainfall in the Everest Trails. Everest base camp trek temperature in June is as follows:
| Place |
Elevation |
Avg Temp |
Min Temp |
Max Temp |
| Lukla |
2.829 m/9281 ft |
10.3 °C |
5.1 °C |
16.3 °C |
| Namche |
3,463 m/11,361 ft |
6 °C |
0 °C |
8 °C |
| Dingboche |
4,483 m/14,708 ft |
7.4 °C |
1.1 °C |
13.7 °C |
| Lobuche |
4,910 m/16,100 ft |
5.4 °C |
-0.9 °C |
11.7 °C |
| Gorak Shep |
5,180 m/17,000 ft |
4.5 °C |
-1.7 °C |
10.8 °C |
Remarks: Above data is for general information based on the last 5 years temperature recorded in the Everest Base Camp trekking trail during June/ July.
Reasons to Trek EBC in June:
When the monsoon starts the vegetation gets more alive. Rain makes the surrounding environment more clear by washing the dust and impurities from the air. You will see the enchanting view of the Himalayas, green lush jungles, and the surrounding landscapes. Walking through the green lush jungles with huge bushes is a unique feeling. 
Suspension bridge with beautiful green environment
If you trek Everest base camp during the main season the trails get crowded. At that time, it becomes very difficult to find room and accommodation in the tea houses of Everest trails. In June you can find a quiet route that helps you to enjoy the natural sceneries and ancient cultures more effectively. You can also get more options in Lukla flight (LUK-KTM, KTM-LUK), food, drink, and accommodation.
Off trekking season is the best season for price and service for Everest base camp trek. You can find the services at a low price but you can get a more quality service. Tea houses in Everest trails provide you some discount on food and accommodation services. This helps you to complete your dream at a low budget. We provide an EBC trek package at a reasonable price with the best service comparing to other local trekking companies in Nepal.
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Easy accessible in lodge and tea house
The main problem in the Everest base camp trek is to find good accommodation and food. But in the month of June, you can get fewer crowds of international trekkers en route. So, you can find the best accommodation, quality services, and food in the tea house. Pre Booking in EBC trek helps you to get better accommodation.
Photo for memory: People taking a photo with a breathtaking view of mountains
Trekking through wet and slippery trails is more adventurous. Trekkers who love adventure, June is the best month for them to trek into EBC. The wet steep rocks, sharp climbs over the moraines in the trails are thrilling.
Events
Nepal is naturally as well as a culturally rich country. In Nepal, different ethnic groups and religious people celebrate different festivals throughout the whole year. In June, if you planning to trek in Everest Base Camp you may be the part of these events:
Bhoto Jatra
Bhoto Jatra is the festival of a vest, which is displayed once in a year. According to the tradition, ‘Bhoto Jatra’ marks the end of the month-long celebration of Rato Machhindranath Jatra, Jatra of the Gods of rain and harvest. Rato Machhindrath Jatra is a revered festival in the valley. Every year, the huge Chariot of Rato Machhendranath is pulled around the valley. It is huge with 32 hands long chariot linked with four ends built from bamboo poles, completed after days of hard work in Pulchowk from where the journey of the chariot starts.
Please take my photo: Trekker posing for a photo at a suspension bridge
Asare Pandhra (National Paddy Day)
Every year people across the country celebrate Asar Pandra, also known as Ropain Diwas, by planting paddy in their fields. The day, which usually falls on the last week of June, is also observed as National Paddy Day. The celebration generally includes the singing of traditional Asare Bhaka, dancing, splashing mud at each other, and a feast of beaten rice and curd popularly known as ‘Dahi-Chiura’. The day has a significant meaning in the country as paddy accounts for a larger portion of agricultural production in the country.
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty
Everest base camp trek is a high altitude trek. You need to climb 5364m above the sea level to reach the Everest base camp. You need to walk at your pace, do not hurry about others walking speed, this is not a race. Our expert guide helps you to walk at your pace to avoid AMS. You need to acclimatize regularly to adapt to high altitude conditions. If you feel uncomfortable, you need to consult our expert and return immediately.
June is the season of rain, so you need to prepare for slippery trails. You need to walk carefully on the Everest trails to avoid injuries. If any accidental case occurs our expert team helps you to provide a medical facility on the spot. Also, there are some places where the possibility of mudslide or landslide. You need to be focused and careful during the trek while passing to these places. 
Beautiful stupa and surrounding environment
June, the month of monsoon, so you need to be extra cautious about your health while trekking to Everest base camp. Waterborne diseases come to be active in this period. That’s why you need to drink water after being properly treated. Do not drink water from rivers, tap, and natural resources directly. MMT provides the well-treated water at different places of Everest Trails.
In the monsoon season, mosquitoes and leeches are active in the forest area of Everest Trails below Namche Bazar. While crossing through the forest of Sagarmatha National Park you may be the victim of leech bite. So you need to wear long sleeves and take a handy bug repellent with you.
Highlights of Everest base camp Trek in June
- Thrilling mountain flight to and from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Culture and natural beauty of Namche Bazar
- Numerous stupas and prayer wheels
- Tengboche monasteries: one of the old monasteries of the Everest Region
- Green lush forest, rare flora and fauna
- Khumbu Glacier which is the largest glacier of Nepal
Old Gompa at Everest Trails
Tips
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Few extra days on your trek
If you are planning an Everest base camp trek in June, you need to know some tips in advance. This is a rainy season, you should keep updated on the weather condition. Sometimes it takes a day to clear the weather, in such case you might have to halt for some days and continue to trek thereafter. Our trek experts suggest keen trekkers like you to manage some extra days in your vacation.
Water in your body keeps a better oxygen level in the body and helps the mind and body works properly. Water in your body escapes through the sweat. To prevent your body from dehydration MMT experts suggest that, you need to drink plenty of water (Normally 3 to 4 liters per day). It also helps to prevent from Altitude sickness.
Unstable weather conditions might halt your trek and you need to wait until the weather gets better. In this month lightning and thunderstorm usually occur, if heavy lightning and thunderstorm occur our (MMT) trek expert will not allow you to trek further. So keep updating with weather conditions for safety and adventure in EBC trekking. 
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Conclusion
Everest base camp trek in June is an off-trekking season, which introduces the thrilling and adventurous trekking experience in the Everest trails. You can experience natural beauty at its extreme and culturally rich valley at less crowded seasons which makes your trek unforgettable for your whole life. Monasteries, stupas, Khumbu glacier, green lush forest, flora, and fauna, cracking view of snow layered mountains are the major attractions of the trek. Feel free to contact our trek expert if you have any queries and confusion about the trek. We are waiting to provide quality service for you: Contact Us. Plan your June Everest Base Camp Trek now! What is your opinion about this blog! Please comment below.
