Everest base camp trek in May- Weather, Gear list, Tips and Highlights
Everest base camp trek in May
In the top 14 highest mountains in the world, Eight of them belong to Nepal. In all those mountains Mt Everest is superior with the height of 8848 m. Trekking to its base camp is one of the best experiences for the trekkers like you. In Nepal, trekking to Everest base camp is possible throughout the year. Every season has a different feature and there are excitement and adventure to offer to the trekker. In Everest base camp trek in May, this is the month of the post-spring season and is one of the best times for trekking in Nepal. 
Celebration at EBC after successful completion
May is the month of transition between two seasons i.e. Spring and Summer, so you can experience the blend of two seasons at Everest base camp trek. The blankets of greenery cover the forest and surrounding of the trails. Due to favourable weather and climatic conditions, the whole trails become so beautiful and enjoyable. In Everest base camp trekking in May, you can experience a warmer temperature, fairly stable and crisp weather, clear skies, clear morning and evening vistas of gigantic mountains. As an experienced local trekking company of Nepal, we assure you that your trek will be memorable, safe and having lots of adventure. Plan your Everest Base Camp Trekking holiday.
Weather and Temperature on an EBC Trek in May
May is the transition period of the two-season i.e. Spring and summer. In Everest base camp weather in May, you can experience the mixture of two seasons. The days are hotter and the temperature rises up to 22-degree celsius while in the night the temperature falls dramatically and reaches almost 0-degree Celsius in Everest Region. But in the base camp area, the temperature remains cold in day and night. 
Clear weather and sunny day at Everest base camp trek in May
In the month of May, pre-monsoon starts so there are fewer chances of snowfall. There becomes the possibility of light showers at the higher elevation. Rainfall with a thunderstorm can occasionally obstruct the beautiful views of the surrounding. So you need to prepare in advance for the twist and turn that occur in the weather of the Everest Base Camp Trails. The clear atmosphere in May enhances the perfection of surrounding vistas. The snowy mountains are clearly visible and the glaciers spread their beauty in nature. The clear sky, green forest, different types of animals and wildflowers brings the peaceful environment in the trekking trails. This weather condition makes your trek more adventurous and memorable.
Why trek to Everest Base Camp in May? (Highlights)
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Lower Chances of Flight Cancellations
- Comfortable Walks in Light Clothing
- Colourful Trails of Spring and Amazing Terrains
- Good Weather and Climatic Conditions
- Namche Bazar and Sherpa culture
- Tengboche Monastery: an old monastery of Everest Region
- Great view of Mt Everest from Kala Patthar
- Khumbu Glacier, the largest glacier of Nepal
- Suspension bridge at a higher elevation
Time for some snapshot: trekkers taking a photo with the beautiful background of mountain
Events on May
Nepal is the country which has a huge number of festivals celebrated by different ethnic groups in the whole year. Most of the people are Hindu in Nepal and they celebrate the most festivals. In the Everest region, most of the people are Buddist. So this month is very important for them to celebrate one of the most important festivals for them i.e. Buddha Jayanti. 
Beautiful view of the stupa
Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindu and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death). It is celebrated on the full moon day of May (known as Baishak Purnima) in Nepal. On this day Buddist pilgrims from all around the world visit Lumbini of Kapilvastu District in Nepal: the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. In Kathmandu valley, Buddhists of all persuasions as well as pilgrims from abroad, honour the Buddha at the two great stupas Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and the largely Buddhist city of Patan.
What are the Gear and Equipment should I need to bring?
As the month of May, the time where pre-monsoon starts, So, you need to prepare in advance before trekking into Everest base camp. Do not get confused about what to bring and what to not. We assist you to get the required packing and equipment list (as Everest base camp packing list May), which are listed below:.webp)
Potters carrying the essential items of trekker
Gear and Equipment:
- Big sun hat
- Polarized UV sunglasses
- Scarf or bandana
- Waterproof and windproof gloves
- Windstopper jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Down jacket (Provided by Mountain Mart treks)
- Synthetic insulated jacket
- Thermal innerwear
- Convertible hiking pants
- Hiking undergarments
- Moisture-wicking tops
- Loose comfortable T-shirt
- Long sleeve shirt
- Footwear
- Normal socks and Warm hiking socks
- Hiking boots and sandals
- Moisturizer
- Antibacterial sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Sunscreen cream
- Shampoo and conditioners
- Tissue or toilet paper
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Quick-drying towel
- Feminine hygiene products (for females)
- Trekking Poles (provided by mountain mart treks)
- Sleeping bag (provided by mountain mart treks)
- Headlamps and extra batteries
- Insulated water bottle
- Extra plastic bags (to store your garbage along the way and to keep your things dry)
- Waist bag for small items
- First aid kit
- DSLR Camera with extra batteries
- Maps of route and mountains
- Personal documents
- Polar blanket and pillowcase (for personal hygienic stay)
Do you have any tips for me about EBC trek in May?
When the summer season starts, you can found different types of bugs, leeches and mosquitoes in the forest area as well as in the trails. To get rid of the bite of these types of bugs and leeches you need to bring travel-sized bug spray or ointment.
Pre-monsoon starts in the month of May, so you need to prepare in advance. In this time you will not get heavy rainfall in the daytime or rain for a whole day. It might rain for a couple of hours. For this reason, you need to bring rainproof clothes. 
After the hard trek, trekker enjoying at tea house of EBC trails
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Hydrate yourself, drink plenty of water
While trekking into the higher elevation your body dehydrates faster. To rehydrate your body you need to drink plenty of water from time to time. Dehydration causes different problems like lack of oxygen in your body and altitude sickness. You need to bring at least two refillable water bottles where you can fill the bottle at the tea house and other areas of Everest trails.
The best season for trekking into Everest base camp is spring (March, April and May) and autumn (September, October, and November). In this time the trails get crowded and hard to find the room in the tea house of Everest trails. There might also be the possibility of frequent flight cancellation in Lukla. So, pre-booking Everest base camp trek in May brings you the first-morning flight of Lukla (which is safer and less chance of cancellation), better room at the tea house, and various knowledge guides for the trek.
Heaven on earth: Majestic view of the mountain at Evening time
Some training before the trek helps you to conquer the Everest base camp easily. Advance training helps you to get better knowledge about trek training to avoid altitude sickness and many more.
While trekking into the higher altitude our experts recommend you, not to drink alcohol and alcohol-related products. Alcohol increases the risk of Altitude Sickness. Besides this, you can drink hot soup or tea while trekking to Everest base camp in May.
Lukla flight cancellation
The easiest way to reach Everest base camp is by taking a direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The duration of the flight will be about 30 to 40 minutes. Warm and clear weather is required for the flight to Lukla and return. This flight is totally weather dependent so early morning flights are suitable and have less chance of cancellation. 
Ready to go: trekker at Lukla airport
The flights might be delayed or cancelled for hours or even for the day. So you need to manage your vacation and reserve some extra days for this type of circumstance. Sharing helicopters with fellow trekkers is available for the worst case.
Trek Difficulty
Trekking into the higher elevation like Everest base camp is difficult and challenging. Prior training about the trek helps you to easily defeat the Everest base camp trek. You need to walk 6 to 7 hours per day in Everest trails. People having the normal physical condition is enough for Everest base camp trek in May. But if you think your physical condition is poor then we can manage a private trip for you. 
Trekkers taking rest at Sagarmatha National Park
We also provide basic training for the trekkers which helps to get the information about the trek and also get the information to avoid high altitude sickness.
Conclusion
Everest base camp trek in May is always a wonderful experience for the trekkers like you to explore the world’s highest base camp with natural and cultural aspects. The clear atmosphere, gigantic view of snowy mountains, glacial lakes, flora and fauna attract the trekkers and makes their trekking unforgettable. Colourful trekking trails with culturally rich villages and ancient stupas are the major attraction of the treks. We are the team of best experts and local guides help you to achieve your dream. So hurry up and book your seat to dive into nature. Contact Us to Book your seat for Everest base camp trek in May. Do you like this blog? Provide your reviews.
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