Everest base camp trek in Monsoon: Weather | Tips | Difficulty and More
Everest base camp trek in Monsoon:
Trekkers around the world wish to trek into Everest base camp during the peak season (Spring and Autumn). These two seasons is the most beautiful time for trekking to EBC in case of weather and temperature. But in Nepal, the Everest base camp trek is possible for the whole year. Everest base camp trek in Monsoon (June, July and August and also called Everest Base Camp Trek in Summer) is the best time for the trekkers who love to take extra challenges and want to make their trek memorable with beautiful green view and waterfalls. Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) leading trekking company of Nepal, 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. Book your Everest base camp trek in Monsoon!
Beautiful view during Everest base camp trek in Monsoon
Weather
June, July and August are the months of monsoon season in Nepal. In this time, the temperature becomes cooler and days becomes warmer. This weather condition is perfect for the trekking to trek Everest base camp. In the early days of the monsoon season, 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 of this season, you can experience the heavy rainfall and later days of this season, you can experience a quiet route. The best thing about the Everest base camp trek in Monsoon is that the rainfall usually starts after late afternoon and night makes the morning sunny and clear. But this is the Everest, so you always have to be extra cautious. Especially, while you are at higher altitudes, the weather can be more variant and unpredictable. Besides this fact, Everest base camp trek in Monsoon is a beautiful time to trek. 
The green view of the Everest region
Everest base camp temperature in Monsoon increases up to 22°C in the daytime while in the night time it reaches -5°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.
Empty Trails
If you trek Nepal based Everest base camp during the main season like autumn and spring the trails get crowded. At that time, it becomes very difficult to find room and accommodation in the tea house and lodge of Everest base camp trails. In June, July and August you can find an empty route that helps you to enjoy the natural sceneries and ancient cultures more effectively. You can also get more options in Lukla flight, food, drink, and accommodation. 
Trekker taking a photo at tea house of Everest Base Camp trails
Offseason discounts
June July and August is an off trekking season for EBC trekking. You can most certainly expect a lot of offseason discounts. You can get a cheaper flight to Nepal, Kathmandu to Lukla and return. You can also get cheaper accommodation, food and drinks in hotels and lodges during this season. This is the season where rates are budget-friendly and you have to conquer the Everest base camp trek at a low price. It will be very easier to get rooms in teahouse of EBC trails since there won’t be many travellers. So, you will definitely be in luck for money if you travel at this season of the year.
Breathtaking views
In the month of June, July and August the weather becomes so cheerful that makes the surrounding views so clear and fabulous. You can get the breathtaking views of stupendous towering mountains and glaciers; this makes your trekking unforgettable. Green lush forest, wild animals like sheep and deer, wildflowers in the trails help you to forget the hardness of the trek. Photographers have also the ideal time to get great pictures that make memories for years.
Majestic view of Himalaya during Everest base camp trek in Monsoon
Tips
Water in your body maintains the body temperature as well as keeps a better oxygen level in the body. It helps the mind and body works properly. During the trek, water in your body escapes through the sweat. So, to prevent your body from dehydration MMT experts suggest that, you need to drink 3 to 4 litres of water per day. It also helps to prevent from Altitude sickness.
● Get updating weather
Monsoon is the season of rain so you may face unstable weather condition. Unstable weather conditions during the trek might halt your trek and you need to wait until the weather condition gets better. In this season lightning and thunderstorm usually occur. if heavy lightning and thunderstorm occur MMT trek expert will not allow you to trek further. So keep updating with weather conditions for safety and adventure in EBC trekking. 
Natural view of Everest region
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Few extra days on your trek
If you are planning a Nepal Everest trek in Monsoon (June, July, August), you need to know some tips in advance. This is a rainy season in Nepal, you should regularly keep updated on the weather condition. In the worst condition, it takes a day to clear the weather, in such case you might have to halt for a few days and continue to trek thereafter. MMT trek experts suggest the keen trekkers like you to add few extra days in your vacation.
Difficulty
Nepal based Everest base camp trek is a high altitude trek. You need to climb 5364m above the sea level to reach the EBC. You need to follow some rule to easily conquer the Everest base camp. You need to walk at your pace, do not hurry, do not follow others walking speed, this is not a race. Our trek expert guide helps you to walk at your pace to avoid AMS. You need to acclimatize regularly to adapt to higher altitude conditions. If you feel uncomfortable, you need to consult trek expert and return immediately.
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Muddy and Slippery trails
June, July August is the season of rain, also known as Monsoon season, so you need to prepare for muddy and slippery trails. You need to walk with extra care on the Everest trails to avoid injuries. If any unpredicted accidental case occurs in the trails our experts help you to provide a medical facility on the spot. There are a few places where the possibility of a landslide. So you need to be careful during the trek while passing through these places. 
Empty trails during Everest base camp trek in Monsoon
Monsoon season is the active season for the mosquitoes, leeches and bugs. These are found in the forest area below the Namche Bazar. Forest of Sagarmatha National Park is the main area for those bugs so while crossing it you may be the victim of leech bite. So you have to need to take some precautions like wear long sleeves and take a handy bug repellent with you.
Conclusion
Everest base camp trek in Monsoon is an off-trekking season in Nepal, which brings the outstanding and adventurous trekking experience in the Everest. You can get real experience of natural beauty and culturally rich valley at less crowded seasons which makes your trek unforgettable. Buddist monasteries, stupas, Khumbu glacier, green forest, wildlife, snow-capped mountains are the major attractions of the trek. If you have any queries and confusion about the trek Feel free to contact our trek expert. We are waiting to provide quality service at a reasonable price for you: Contact Us. Do you like this blog! Please comment below.
