Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring 2025

Knit a beautiful memory of trekking in an abode of Mt. Everest and Sherpa people. Trek to the Everest Base Camp (5364 m) without any hassles of bad weather conditions. Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring 2025 is an ideal time to immerse into culture and traditions of Sherpa people. In addition, this is also the best time to savour the mesmerizing clear views of snowy mountains of Mahalangur Himalayan range. It is the best time of the year to get outstanding vista of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Choyou, Pumori, etc.

In this blog, we will try to explain all details and frequently asked questions regarding trekking to Everest Base Camp during spring season. The blog will explain you about weather conditions, possible side tours, flights conditions, availability of tea houses, and temperature on the Everest Base Camp Trek route. If you want to know more about Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal then please follow our blogs or contact our travel planners.

Let’s find out answers to this frequently asked question “Why Spring season is the best time to do Everest Base Camp Trek?”.

What are the months of spring season in Nepal 2025?

Nepal experiences five seasons which is rare in comparison to various countries of the world. Here in Nepal, people experience winter, summer, monsoon, spring, and autumn seasons. These many diversity in seasons means that Nepal is definitely a place to visit to experience diverse vegetation, climate, and wildlife. Spring season in Nepal lasts for three months. These months are March, April, and May. According to Nepalese Calendar, these months are Later days of Falgun, Chaitra, Baisakh, and early days of Jestha.

How is temperature during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring?

The day time temperature during Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring is about 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. It depends upon the months of spring season. Usually, during March the temperature of day time is about 5 degree Celsius to 7 degree Celsius. On April, day time temperature is about 10 to 12 degree Celsius. May month experiences day time temperature of about 15 degree Celsius. Please note that nights are colder and it can reach up to – 5 degree Celsius. Sometimes, occasional snowfall may decrease the temperature up to – 10 degree Celsius. Therefore, you must be careful regarding the temperature. Every meter of altitude gain means that the temperature drops accordingly. Therefore, regardless of season you must stay hydrated with warm water and wear comfortable warm clothes while trekking in Everest region of Nepal.

What is the weather conditions of EBC Trail during spring?

The weather is mildly warm and clear during spring season. There is less chance of rainfall during this time of the year. The chance of bad weather is minimum and you can get the clear view of mountains too. Upon landing in Lukla airport, you will be welcomed by the sight of Kwangde, Kusum Kangaru, and Thamserku. During bad weather conditions, you will not be able to enjoy the majestic scenery of mountains from the start of the trek. Lack of rainfall means that the trail is well defined without any risks of landslide. However, you will find few traces of snow and ice in the trekking trail.

Do you know that spring season is the time for blooming rhododendron? Yes, if you are on a Everest Base Camp Trek in spring season then you can experience the lush colorful blooming rhododendron forests. There are more than 10 different species of rhododendron found in the trekking trail to Everest Base Camp.

Lukla Flights during Spring seasons

There is high chance of change in Lukla Flights during spring season. Lukla flight is the most crucial element in a successful Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal. In fact, the climate unpredictability and geographical terrain result in cancellation of Lukla flights. The duration between Kathmandu and Lukla is about 35 minutes. However, spring season is the peak trekking season. So, number of trekkers flying to and from Lukla is very high. There are limited number of flights in this section. In order to minimize the duration of flight time, the Lukla flight is conducted from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. Please note that you will have to travel by jeep for about 4 to 5 hours to reach Manthali Airport Ramechhap from Kathmandu. You can choose to travel to Ramechhap in the day time and spend overnight before morning flight to Lukla or choose to travel early in the morning about 3 or 4 am. Consult with the trekking agency and decide accordingly! Overall, the chances of flight cancellations is very less during spring season.

Which month of spring season is best to do the Everest Trekking?

Among three months (March, April, & May) April is the best month to do Everest Base Camp Trek in spring season. Usually, snowfall takes place in the month of May. By the time April comes, the snow melts and the weather becomes much more stable. Days are warmer with low temperature dropping not less than 10 degree Celsius. Don’t underestimate the temperatures during the Everest Base Camp Trek. The unpredictable nature of temperature may hinder your trekking activity. Therefore, you must be prepared in case of sudden drop in temperature. Up in the mountains the weather changes in a split second. There is no guarantee about the stable weather conditions. However, during April, the stable weather chances are more higher unlike other months.

Is Trekking trail to Everest Base Camp crowded during spring season?

The peak trekking seasons in Nepal are spring and autumn (September, October, & November). During this time of the year, maximum number of trekkers trek in the trekking trails of Everest Base Camp Trek. Therefore, expect large number of people in the trail. There will not only be the trekkers but also the presence of trekking guides, Sherpa, porters, and locals make this time of the year crowded. The chances of getting good choice of lodging and eatery is also very low. However, if you are trekking operated by a trekking agency then you don’t need to worry. Your trekking guide will book a quality tea house in an advance so that you can enjoy the trekking without any hassles of logistics. The biggest advantage of doing Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring season is that you get chance to meet people of different backgrounds and countries. This is also the integral part of traveling as you get chance to make new friends and understand new culture.

What are the major festivals and events during spring season in Nepal?

In the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake Trekking route, you will get chance to experience, participate, and witness lots of festivals and events during spring season. Celebrate Nepali New Year with friends and trekking crew members in the Everest region of Nepal. Usually, the new year begins according to Nepalese calendar from April 15 or 16 every year. Do you know that Nepal is in 2082 from 2025 April? Yes, Nepal follows Bikram Sambat not the Anno Domini (A.D.) date. Besides New Year festival, Everest Base Camp Trek in spring season is also the time to witness Everest Day. On May 29, Nepal celebrates the World Everest Day. It is also the day of famous high altitude Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. This event starts from Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and ends in Namche Bazaar (3440 m). People celebrate Buddha Jayanti too in this season. So, overall you can be part of four events in this season in the Everest Base Camp Trek journey.

How cold is Everest Base Camp?

The temperature of Everest Base Camp is about – 15 degree Celsius to – 20 degree Celsius during spring season. You don’t need to worry about this temperature as we will not stay overnight in Everest Base Camp. The last place to stay overnight is Gorakshep which is about 2 hours of hiking away from Everest Base Camp. The altitude of Gorakshep is 5180 m. The temperature is warmer in Gorakshep than in Everest Base Camp.

Bird Watching during Everest Base Camp Trek

Birds usually hibernate during winter and other time of the year except in spring season. This is the best time to spot various birds during Everest Base Camp Trek in spring. There are numerous caves in the trekking trail where you can spot lots of different species of birds. There are more than 200 species of birds found in the trekking route to Everest Base Camp. The major bird spotting places in this trekking route are Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Lobuche, Phakding, Benkar, Lukla, and Monjo. Major birds found in the trail are Himalayan Griffon, Monal, High Altitude Accentor also called as alpine accentor, golden eagle, etc. Besides birds, you can also spot Mountain goats, Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, etc.

Is spring season suitable time to do Everest Base Camp Trek?

Yes, spring season is suitable time to do Everest Base Camp Trek. If you don’t have time to do Everest Base Camp Trek i in spring then you can book the trek for autumn season. Please note that you can do trekking in winter and monsoon season as well but the experiences may differ.

Lasty the Everest Base Camp Trek By Road is possible since 2025 and if you are planning to do the trek by road you need more than two weeks to complete trip. For more details, please follow our blogs and stay updated about Trekking to Nepal.