Everest Base Camp Trek in November 2026: find trekking partners

Everest Base Camp Trek in November: what to expect

November is the second half of the autumn season. Skies stay mostly clear and the air is dry, but temperatures fall, especially at night and at altitude, and lodges at the highest stops get quieter towards the end of the month. Days are shorter, so plan to walk early. Early November is still busy, and flights and rooms need booking ahead. A warm sleeping bag and layers matter more than in October. Finding a partner is still straightforward, especially for trips that start in the first half of the month. Compare lodge prices and bed availability before you leave Kathmandu, since the higher stops thin out as the season ends.

Everest Base Camp in November has some of the clearest air of the year and falling temperatures. Early November is busy at Namche, Dingboche and Gorak Shep; by the end of the month the top lodges are quieter and nights are very cold. Pack for sub-zero nights.

General seasonal guidance, not a forecast. Conditions change year to year; confirm weather, flights and trail status with your guide or lodge before you go.