via Tengboche side trek (4 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

The village of Tengboche is home to one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Khumbu. It is the spiritual heart of the Khumbu and is also blessed with spectacular mountain views. From Tengboche the peaks of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku are all visible.

Weather Conditions in May

May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Tengboche at 3870 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 14.2°C (58°F) and lows down to 1.2°C (34°F) at Tengboche.

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun May 5 (day 1)
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 5 hours from Phakding Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.8°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Namche Bazaar

Mon May 6 (day 2)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5-6 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Tengboche

Tue May 7 (day 3)
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 5 hours from Tengboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.8°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Namche Bazaar