The short answer
When to go to Bageshwar
March and October to November are the most comfortable months in Bageshwar town, with dry weather and clear views. May and June are hot in the valley but are the main pre-monsoon season for the Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga treks; September and October are the other trekking window. July and August bring heavy rain and landslides and are best avoided. January is cool and is the month of the Uttarayani fair. The figures shown are for Bageshwar town at about 934 m, from Weatherbase averages quoted on Wikipedia; the trek camps are far colder.
Month by month
Bageshwar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 5°C | 33 mm | Cool, clear days; Uttarayani fair mid-month | |
| February | 20°C | 7°C | 35 mm | Mild days; Shivratri at Bagnath | |
| March | 25°C | 11°C | 30 mm | Warm and dry; good for temples and drives | |
| April | 31°C | 17°C | 24 mm | Warm in the valley; pleasant in Kanda | |
| May | 34°C | 20°C | 44 mm | Hot in town; glacier trek season opens | |
| June | 33°C | 22°C | 157 mm | Hot, with pre-monsoon storms; treks until mid-June | |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 329 mm | Monsoon; landslides on hill roads | |
| August | 29°C | 21°C | 328 mm | Wettest month; trails unsafe | |
| September | 29°C | 20°C | 178 mm | Rain easing; treks reopen late in the month | |
| October | 27°C | 15°C | 43 mm | Clear and dry; best for glacier treks and views | |
| November | 24°C | 10°C | 6 mm | Crisp, settled weather | |
| December | 19°C | 6°C | 14 mm | Cool and dry; snow closes the high trails |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bageshwar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: March, October and November
- March: Warm and dry; good for temples and drives
- October: Clear and dry; best for glacier treks and views
- November: Crisp, settled weather
Good, with small trade-offs: January, February, April and December
- January: Cool, clear days; Uttarayani fair mid-month
- February: Mild days; Shivratri at Bagnath
- April: Warm in the valley; pleasant in Kanda
- December: Cool and dry; snow closes the high trails
Possible, with planning: May, June and September
- May: Hot in town; glacier trek season opens
- June: Hot, with pre-monsoon storms; treks until mid-June
- September: Rain easing; treks reopen late in the month
Best avoided with parents or children: July and August
- July: Monsoon; landslides on hill roads
- August: Wettest month; trails unsafe
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bageshwar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bageshwar?
March, October and November are the best months to visit Bageshwar, with January, February, April and December also good. March and October to November are the most comfortable months in Bageshwar town, with dry weather and clear views. May and June are hot in the valley but are the main pre-monsoon season for the Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga treks; September and October are the other trekking window. July and August bring heavy rain and landslides and are best avoided. January is cool and is the month of the Uttarayani fair. The figures shown are for Bageshwar town at about 934 m, from Weatherbase averages quoted on Wikipedia; the trek camps are far colder.
Which months should I avoid in Bageshwar with elderly parents?
July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon; landslides on hill roads Wettest month; trails unsafe
When does it rain most in Bageshwar?
July is the wettest month, with about 329 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 34°C.