Everest Base Camp Trek in March
Everest Base Camp Trek in March
March is regarded as one of the favorable months for doing Everest Base Camp Trek as it welcomes spring and ends winter. The ray of the sun begins to warm up the entire Everest Region and makes the trials comfortable for Trekking.
During March the days gets longer and because of that you can walk without rush and enjoy few more hours. The tress also starts to blossom and the forests gets blanketed with beautiful rhododendron flowers. Everything during March is in favor of a comfortable walk to the trekker’s paradise, ‘Everest Base Camp’. The temperature stays mild during March. Normally, it is around 12°c-15°c during day and during night temperature may decrease around 5 to -10°c depending upon your stay. The table below shows the temperature of Everest Base Camp and places on route.
Place |
Elevation |
Avg Temp |
Min Temp |
Max Temp |
Lukla |
2,829 m/9281 ft |
7.2°C |
1.8°F |
12.7°C |
Namche |
3,463 m/11,361 ft |
-6°C |
-10°C |
-3°C |
Dingboche |
4,483 m/14,708 ft |
-2.0°C |
-10.5°C |
4.7°C |
Lobuche |
4,910 m/ 16100 ft |
-5.6°C |
-13.3°C |
2.1°C |
Gorak Shep |
5180 m/ 17000 ft |
-6.8°C |
-14.5°C |
0.9°C |
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The temperature decreases as you gain higher altitude and increases as the altitude decreases. A part from the best temperature and weather conditions this month also offers you the most rewarding views with clear skies and crystal clear Himalayas. The reminiscence of the winter snows still covering the mountains makes the mountains look stunning.
In spite the fact that March has the most favorable conditions to trek to EBC we also cannot ignore the unpredictable weather of the Everest. Thus, we need to be always prepared for the changing weather with warm clothes and proper medicines. Other than that Everest Base Camp Trek in March is perfect for you so get ready for the most exciting journey of your life. Your Dream Destination is waiting for you here in Nepal.