The short answer
When to go to Lohajung
October and November bring the clearest, driest weather and the best mountain views. December to March is the snow season, when the Brahmatal trek is at its most popular but nights in Lohajung are well below freezing. Late May to June and mid-September to October are the usual Roopkund windows. July and August are the monsoon months, with heavy rain and landslides on the approach roads, and are best avoided. The figures shown come from the IMD station at Joshimath (about 1,875 m), so Lohajung, at about 2,300 m, is usually a few degrees colder.
Month by month
Lohajung weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 2°C | 57 mm | Snow season for Brahmatal; very cold nights | |
| February | 12°C | 3°C | 94 mm | Snow on the ridges; road can be icy | |
| March | 17°C | 7°C | 119 mm | Snow melting; rhododendrons begin lower down | |
| April | 21°C | 11°C | 51 mm | Rhododendrons in flower; snow lingers high up | |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 73 mm | Mild days; Roopkund season opens; Latu temple doors open | |
| June | 25°C | 16°C | 93 mm | Meadows green; afternoon showers start | |
| July | 23°C | 17°C | 225 mm | Monsoon; landslides on the approach roads | |
| August | 23°C | 17°C | 202 mm | Heavy rain; treks and roads unreliable | |
| September | 22°C | 15°C | 111 mm | Rain easing; flowers on the bugyals | |
| October | 22°C | 11°C | 43 mm | Clear, dry days; best mountain views | |
| November | 17°C | 7°C | 10 mm | Crisp and clear; cold nights | |
| December | 13°C | 4°C | 27 mm | Cold; first snow on the Brahmatal ridge |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Lohajung seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: May, October and November
- May: Mild days; Roopkund season opens; Latu temple doors open
- October: Clear, dry days; best mountain views
- November: Crisp and clear; cold nights
Good, with small trade-offs: January, February, March, April, June, September and December
- January: Snow season for Brahmatal; very cold nights
- February: Snow on the ridges; road can be icy
- March: Snow melting; rhododendrons begin lower down
- April: Rhododendrons in flower; snow lingers high up
- June: Meadows green; afternoon showers start
- September: Rain easing; flowers on the bugyals
- December: Cold; first snow on the Brahmatal ridge
Best avoided with parents or children: July and August
- July: Monsoon; landslides on the approach roads
- August: Heavy rain; treks and roads unreliable
Useful answers
Best time to visit Lohajung: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Lohajung?
May, October and November are the best months to visit Lohajung, with January, February, March, April, June, September and December also good. October and November bring the clearest, driest weather and the best mountain views. December to March is the snow season, when the Brahmatal trek is at its most popular but nights in Lohajung are well below freezing. Late May to June and mid-September to October are the usual Roopkund windows. July and August are the monsoon months, with heavy rain and landslides on the approach roads, and are best avoided. The figures shown come from the IMD station at Joshimath (about 1,875 m), so Lohajung, at about 2,300 m, is usually a few degrees colder.
Which months should I avoid in Lohajung with elderly parents?
July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon; landslides on the approach roads Heavy rain; treks and roads unreliable
When does it rain most in Lohajung?
July is the wettest month, with about 225 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is June, with average highs around 25°C.