Everest Base Camp Trek in May is considered is one of the best choices for trekking. As the humid and warm temperature melts all the snow, one can walk fearlessly of being slipped. May is a transaction month for spring and summer which offers the blend of two seasons at the same time.
The blanket of greeneries, wildflowers, views of the Himalayan panorama welcome the tourists making the journey beautiful and enjoyable. Spring brings charm to everyone. The flower blossoms, lustrous green vegetation, rhododendrons bloom, and distinct flora and fauna make your journey to Everest delightful.
And since May is the last month of this splendid month of Nepali spring, you wouldn’t want to miss out on so many by not visiting the Everest region in the month of May. Your fellow travelers who will be there in plenty will also enhance your trekking experience in May.
During your journey to Everest Base Camp, will experience warmer temperature, fairly stable and crisp weather conditions, crystal skies, and magnificent sceneries of gigantic world Class Mountains, and some are above 8000 m witnessing Mt. Everest, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Traversing via different settlements of the Himalayan Sherpas, one can explore plenty of chances to explore amazing and uncommon culture, traditional values, and the way of living. During the acclimatization day at Namche, you can observe these all even deeply.
Getting Everest Base Camp in May is possible via different routes and means. One can get there either using a helicopter or hiking from either Lukla, Jiri, or Salleri. Several other high passes treks and alternatives to EBC are also available.
Pikey Peak Trek, Everest High Passes Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Lakes Trek are some of them. In this article, I have included some of the highlights, weather conditions, reasons, trek difficulties, itinerary, gears and equipment, and tips for Everest Base Camp Trek in May.
The ultimate highlights of the Everest Trek in May are enlisted.
It is a perfect choice to Trek Everest Base Camp in May. The days are brighter and sunny, the mornings are crystal clear but afternoons can be a bit cloudy. Groups of clouds can assemble in the evening sky, right after a bright sunny day causing a thunderstorm.
Although, there is a lesser possibility of precipitation and snowfall. The Everest region is drier in early May. However, there are chances of little showers while trekking at the end of May.
The end of May marks the beginning of Monsoon. So, there are chances of variable weather conditions.
The crystal atmosphere in May offers the perfection of surrounding vistas. The distant mountain vistas are clearly visible which seems spectacular. Although it is the end of the spring, still one can see bright rhododendron blossoms in the dense forest.
The trekking trails are full of trekkers and you can meet the mountaineers as this is a peak month for climbing Everest and other peaks.
An average temperature of Everest Base Camp Trek in May is presented below.
|
Place |
Elevation |
Average Temperature |
Minimum Temperature |
Maximum temperature |
Precipitation (mm) |
|
Lukla |
2,860 m/9,383ft |
13°C |
8°C |
18°C |
97 |
|
Namche Bazaar |
3,440m/11,283ft |
9°C |
4°C |
15°C |
56
|
|
Dingboche |
4,410 m/14,464ft |
6°C |
-5°C |
17°C |
27
|
|
Lobuche |
4,910 m/16,105ft |
2°C |
-4.5°C |
9°C |
10
|
|
Gorak Shep |
5,181 m/16,994ft |
1°C |
-5.5°C |
8°C |
10 |
Everest Base Camp Trek covers more or less 130 kilometers spending 9 walking Days, 2 active rest days, and 3 days on arrival, departure, and flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You need to walk 10-15 kilometers a day on average.
To cover this distance, one needs to walk 6-7 hours per day on average. Walking this distance per day in the Himalayan section can be a bit challenging for those who are novice trekkers. Some preparation beforehand makes the journey comfortable and enjoyable.
Kalapatthar-5545m is the most elevated point of Everest Base Camp Trek. Being a high-altitude trek, Altitude Sickness is one of the major challenges of this trek. This can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, and fitness level.
The body may dehydrate soon if you don’t drink sufficient water as May is a hot month; hence you need to be extra careful.
Staying hydrated, maintaining your own pace, and keeping plenty of time for acclimatization purpose helps you to be escaped from altitude sickness.
May is one of the peak months for trekking Everest. Numerous travelers march towards the same destinations a limited number of teahouses and lodges become full early. You might have problems finding places for accommodations and eateries. So prior booking is recommended.
May is the transition month of spring and summer. Nepal receives a lot of downpours in the summer months. So, unexpected rainfall may cause difficulties in your trip to Everest. You need to carry extra gears that waterproof to make the journey convenient and enjoyable.
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Day |
Highlight |
Overnight |
|
Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft) |
Kathmandu |
|
Day 2 |
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m/9,383ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft) |
Phakding |
|
Day 3 |
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) |
Namche Bazaar
|
|
Day 4 |
Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar, a sidewalk to Everest View Hotel (3,962m/12,995ft) |
Namche Bazaar |
|
Day 5 |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,660ft) |
Tengboche
|
|
Day 6 |
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,464ft) |
Dingboche |
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Day 7 |
Acclimatization day at Dingboche and side trip to Nagarjun hill (4,900m/ 16,076ft) |
Dingboche |
|
Day 8 |
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105ft) |
Lobuche |
|
Day 9 |
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,181 m/16,994ft) to EBC (5,364m/17,594ft) and return Gorakshep |
Gorakshep |
|
Day 10 |
HIke to Kalapatthar (5,643m/18,514ft) and Back to Pheriche (4,371 m/14,340 ft |
Periche |
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Day 11 |
Periche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) |
Namche |
|
Day 12 |
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) |
Lukla |
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Day 13 |
Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft) |
Kathmandu |
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Day 14 |
Final departure |
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Everest Base Camp Trek in May is one of the most hiked destinations of Nepal. Although it is possible to trek in the foot of Everest throughout the year with the right preparation, autumn and spring are the most trekked seasons.
Are you dreaming to trek the Everest region in May? Holy Mountain Treks is here to assist you in each step from planning to organize the journey to the Himalayas.
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