Everest Base Camp Weather in July

Everest Base Camp Weather in July

Weather & temperature at Everest Base Camp in July:

In July, Everest Base Camp ushered in the summer rainy season. The precipitation gradually increased. Most of them were mainly showers. Since Mount Everest is always surrounded by clouds, it is less likely to see it during this season. The wind is getting lighter than spring, but the it still feels quite strong and rough. The UV radiation is strong and the sun protection is strongly needed. In the summer, since it’s warm and the Everest base camp is the closest to the sky, many tourists come to the Everest to photograph the stars and the Milky Way. But it’s more foggy in the summer, and the probability of taking clear pictures of stars in the middle of the night is reduced.

The temperature difference between day and night narrows down to about 10 degrees Celsius. The daytime temperature reaches up to 18 degrees Celsius, and it drops to 5 degrees Celsius at night, which feels a bit chilly.

General Climate at Everest Base Camp throughout the Year:

The Everest Base Camp is located in the Himalayas- the Roof of the World. It's in Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, with an average elevation of about 5,000 meters. It is of a plateau mountain climate characterized by “high terrain” and “cold temperature”.

Travel Notes on Visiting Everest in July:

The weather is fine without snow or ice. But it rains much more and often at this time, which caused some mountain roads are muddy and slippery. It is necessary to pay more attention to driving safety. The night temperature is low with a large difference between day and night. Please try to keep warm and and stay well.

What to wear if visiting Everest Base Camp in July:

Daytime average temperature: Above 16°C, clothes such as shirts, outdoor jackets, long-sleeved T-shirts, light pull-overs, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: 5°C (windy), warm clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, windproof jackets, down jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, sunglasses, masks, etc. are recommended.

Daily Temperature at Everest Base Camp in July: