Best time to visit Badrinath, India

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The best time to visit Badrinath is January-March

Want to know when to travel to Badrinath? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, January-March is the best time to go to Badrinath. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 19℃ (66℉) in Badrinath. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -13℃ (8℉).

The days are longest in Badrinath in June, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Badrinath in August. Head over there in October instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Badrinath. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

October

Most daylight

June

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Badrinath seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Badrinath as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Badrinath is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Badrinath

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Badrinath for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Badrinath climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Badrinath for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Badrinath in January

  • Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
  • Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
  • Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
  • Average humidity: 41%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 4 days
  • Average snow days: 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in February

  • Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
  • Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average low temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
  • Average humidity: 46%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 3 days
  • Average snow days: 10 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in March

  • Average temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
  • Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
  • Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
  • Average humidity: 46%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 5 days
  • Average snow days: 8 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in April

  • Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 8 days
  • Average snow days: 2 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in May

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 7 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in June

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
  • Average humidity: 61%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 8 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in July

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 20 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Badrinath in August

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 21 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Badrinath in September

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 11 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.

Badrinath in October

  • Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 4 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in November

  • Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
  • Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
  • Average humidity: 32%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 2 days
  • Average snow days: 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Badrinath in December

  • Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
  • Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 2 days
  • Average snow days: 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Badrinath in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Badrinath is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 16℃ (61℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Badrinath is generally around October. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in October first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Badrinath is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Badrinath, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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