Our verdict
The best time to visit Gangotri is October
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 19℃ (66℉) in Gangotri. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -13℃ (8℉) around January.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Gangotri when the days are longest, you should visit in June. 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 Gangotri in August. Head over there in October instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Gangotri, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Gangotri seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Gangotri as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Gangotri 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 Gangotri
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 Gangotri 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.
Gangotri 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 Gangotri 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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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Gangotri 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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangotri in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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