Best Time to Visit Gangotri
The best time to visit Gangotri is between May-June and September-November. Due to heavy rainfall in the area, visitors may face difficulty reaching the temple during monsoon season (late June to Aug). The temple usually remains open from last week of April to 2nd week of November.
Gangotri Climate
Summer: Cool during the day and cold at night.
Winter: Snow-bound. Touching sub-zero.
| Average Temperature in Gangotri |
|---|
| Month | Max Temp. | Min Temp |
|---|
| April | 3 °C | 0 °C |
| May | 5 °C | 0 °C |
| June | 14.5 °C | 5.9 °C |
| July | 18.2 °C | 10 |
| August | 18 °C | 10.5 |
| September | 16 °C | 8.5 |
| October | 12.5 °C | 5.6 °C |
| November | 5 °C | 0 °C |
| Dec-Mar | Covered with snow |
CLOTHING
Summer: Light Woollens.
Winter: Very Heavy Woollens.
