🗓️ Last updated: May 30, 2026
April–early May
Cold, quiet, beautiful
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Mid May–June 15
Warm, peak, excellent
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July–August
Monsoon risk, avoid
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September
Best overall
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October
Cold, spectacular
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November
Closing, very cold
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Month-by-Month Temperature & Conditions
| Month | Kedarnath (3,583m) | Badrinath (3,133m) | Gangotri (3,415m) | Yamunotri (3,291m) | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April (19–30) | −2 to 8°C · Heavy snow patches · Frozen sections on trek | 2 to 12°C · Cold, often overcast | 0 to 10°C · Snow on Harsil stretch | 2 to 12°C · Cold, icy mornings | Very low | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| May (1–20) | 2 to 12°C · Snow melting · Clear trails · Rhododendrons | 5 to 18°C · Pleasant, mostly clear | 5 to 15°C · Good conditions | 5 to 15°C · Best trekking weather | Building to peak | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| May (21–31) | 4 to 14°C · Peak crowds | 8 to 20°C · Busy | 8 to 18°C · Moderate crowds | 8 to 18°C · Moderate crowds | Peak (15,000+/day at Kedarnath) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| June (1–15) | 5 to 16°C · Excellent | 10 to 22°C · Very pleasant | 10 to 20°C · Good | 10 to 20°C · Good | Peak, tapering | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| June (16–30) | 8 to 18°C · Pre-monsoon showers | 12 to 24°C · Warm | 10 to 20°C · Watch NH108 | 10 to 20°C · Occasional rain | Moderate, declining | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| July | 10 to 18°C · Monsoon showers | 14 to 24°C · Warm but wet | 12 to 20°C · Landslide risk | 12 to 22°C · Slippery trails | Low | ⭐⭐ |
| August | 10 to 18°C · Peak monsoon | 14 to 22°C · Heavy rains | 10 to 18°C · Frequent blockages | 12 to 20°C · Treacherous trek | Very low | ⭐ |
| September | 5 to 12°C · Post-monsoon clarity | 8 to 18°C · Crystal clear skies | 8 to 16°C · Excellent visibility | 8 to 16°C · Ideal trekking | Low–moderate (sweet spot) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| October (1–25) | 0 to 10°C · Stunning clarity | 2 to 15°C · Cold, beautiful | 2 to 12°C · Quiet, golden | 2 to 12°C · Autumn colours | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Late Oct–November | −5 to 5°C · Possible snowfall | 0 to 10°C · Closing season | −2 to 8°C · Cold | −2 to 8°C · Very cold | Very low | ⭐⭐⭐ |
What to Pack by Month
📦 April–May Packing
✓Heavy thermal inners (mandatory — nights 0–5°C)
✓Thick fleece + windproof outer jacket
✓Warm cap, gloves, scarf
✓Waterproof trekking boots
✓Wool socks (4+ pairs)
✓Sunscreen SPF50+ (high UV at altitude)
✓Rain poncho (May showers possible)
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📦 June Packing
✓Light thermal inners (nights still cold)
✓Medium fleece jacket
✓Warm cap and light gloves
✓Trekking boots (waterproof)
✓Sunscreen and sunglasses
✓Light rain jacket
✓Warm layers for evening at dhams
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📦 September–October Packing
✓Heavy thermals (September nights 2–5°C, October −2 to 3°C)
✓Thick fleece + heavy outer jacket
✓Warm cap, gloves, scarf (October especially)
✓Waterproof boots
✓Heavy wool socks (4+ pairs)
✓Handwarmer packets for October
✓Extra warm layers vs May
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