Gangotri Dham cradled at an altitude of 3415m above the sea level amid the Garhwal Himalayas is an auspicious pilgrimage destination for all Hindus. It is one of the ‘Chardham’ of the Chota Chardham circuit. At the holy shrine of Gangotri, Goddess Ganga, the river goddess is worshipped as a ‘Mother’ or a ‘Devi’. The temple stands along the gushing, gurgling River Bhagirathi which is but the primitive form of River Ganges. The temple comes within Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. Gangotri being a high altitude place has a very erratic and fierce weather which is why you must have a prior idea about the Gangotri weather before you embark on the pilgrimage of Gangotri Dham. Read on to learn more about the Gangotri weather conditions.
Latest (Current) Gangotri Weather Forecast
Gangotri General Weather Conditions
The maximum temperature of the region hovers around 10-15 degree centigrade on an average while minimum temperatures usually drop below zero degrees. You need to carry woolen garments to Gangotri almost all through the year.
Gangotri Seasonal Weather Conditions
Weather conditions differ at Gangotri across the various seasons. The region experiences 3 different seasons; i.e. summers, Monsoons and winters in the course of a year.
Summers in Gangotri
Summers in Gangotri start around late April and last till mid June. Summer season in Gangotri is cool and pleasant. Daytime is sunny and warm and the weather remains most travel-friendly during the summer months. With the melting of snow, the region bursts to all colors of spring. On an average the maximum summer temperatures are around 20-25 degree centigrade
Monsoons in Gangotri
Monsoons arrive at Gangotri by end of June and continue till August. During the monsoon months the region receives moderate to heavy showers and that makes the region highly prone to landslides and sudden cloud bursts.
Winters in Gangotri
Once the monsoons end, Pre-winters span across months September and October. During that time though it is not fiercely cold yet one can feel a sharp cold crispiness in the air. Nights however may be pretty cold. From the month of November, winters start at Gangotri and continue up till late April. During that time temperatures swing down below the zero degree level; snowing starts and the cold becomes truly unbearable.
Best Time to Visit Gangotri
The ideal time to visit Gangotri Dham is around May-June and then again around September-October. The weather during this time remains the most travel-friendly as there’s no severity of cold and one can easily stroll around during day time without much discomfort though support of warm garments is a must.
Gangotri Month-Wise Weather Conditions
| Month-wise Division | Prevailing Weather Conditions |
| Weather in May | As the snow melts down weather at Gangotri now becomes more bearable. Day times are warm and sunny and the overall ambience is pleasantly cool. |
| Weather in June | The pleasant weather conditions linger into this month too though by the close of the month, one can spot rain clouds in the sky. |
| Weather in July | Weather turns humid and occasional rainfall makes the region perilous and landslide-prone |
| Weather in August | Though rainfall still occurs in Gangotri, it is now less frequent. |
| Weather in September | The sky is clearer now as the rains have stopped. In the day time it is pleasantly cool though the nights may be quite cold. |
| Weather in October | One can now feel a stinging cold in the ambient air though it is still bearable. |
| Weather from November-April | Snowfall starts as temperatures drop rapidly below freezing point. The cold is severe and intolerable. Gangotri temple closes for the winter vacation. |
