Best time to visit Uttarkashi, India

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The best time to visit Uttarkashi is February

Uttarkashi is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, February is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

The very hottest temperatures in Uttarkashi get to around 36℃ (97℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 3℃ (37℉).

The sun stays up the longest in Uttarkashi in May, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. August sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in November instead.

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

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

November

Most daylight

May

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Uttarkashi seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Uttarkashi as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Uttarkashi 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 Uttarkashi

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 Uttarkashi 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.

Uttarkashi 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 Uttarkashi 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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Uttarkashi in January

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 6 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

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


Uttarkashi in February

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 6 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

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


Uttarkashi in March

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 37%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 8 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.


Uttarkashi in April

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 31%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Uttarkashi in May

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 30%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Uttarkashi in June

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 42%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 11 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Uttarkashi in July

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 224mm (9") over 26 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Uttarkashi in August

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 232mm (9") over 27 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Uttarkashi in September

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 100mm (4") over 16 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Uttarkashi in October

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Uttarkashi in November

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Uttarkashi in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Uttarkashi in December

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 39%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 2 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

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


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Uttarkashi is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 33℃ (92℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Uttarkashi is generally around November. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in November first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Uttarkashi 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 Uttarkashi, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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