The short answer
When to go to Uttarkashi
April to June and September to November are the best months: clear weather, open roads and comfortable temperatures in town. December to February is cold, and higher trails are snowbound. July and August are the wettest, with landslide risk on the valley road, so avoid them if you are travelling with older family members. No reliable climate table was available for the town, so monthly temperatures are left blank.
Month by month
Uttarkashi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Cold nights; some higher trails snowy | |
| February | — | — | — | Cold; Dodital and Dayara snowbound | |
| March | — | — | — | Mild days; higher trails still snowy | |
| April | — | — | — | Clear spells; good for town and treks | |
| May | — | — | — | Warm days; high season for treks | |
| June | — | — | — | Hot in town; cooler higher up; rain nears | |
| July | — | — | — | Monsoon; landslide and road delays likely | |
| August | — | — | — | Heaviest rain; road disruptions on Gangotri route | |
| September | — | — | — | Rain easing; greener, clearer views | |
| October | — | — | — | Clear, settled and comfortable | |
| November | — | — | — | Cool and clear; early cold at altitude | |
| December | — | — | — | Cold; short days, quiet town |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Uttarkashi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: April, May, October and November
- April: Clear spells; good for town and treks
- May: Warm days; high season for treks
- October: Clear, settled and comfortable
- November: Cool and clear; early cold at altitude
Good, with small trade-offs: March, June and September
- March: Mild days; higher trails still snowy
- June: Hot in town; cooler higher up; rain nears
- September: Rain easing; greener, clearer views
Possible, with planning: January, February and December
- January: Cold nights; some higher trails snowy
- February: Cold; Dodital and Dayara snowbound
- December: Cold; short days, quiet town
Best avoided with parents or children: July and August
- July: Monsoon; landslide and road delays likely
- August: Heaviest rain; road disruptions on Gangotri route
Useful answers
Best time to visit Uttarkashi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Uttarkashi?
April, May, October and November are the best months to visit Uttarkashi, with March, June and September also good. April to June and September to November are the best months: clear weather, open roads and comfortable temperatures in town. December to February is cold, and higher trails are snowbound. July and August are the wettest, with landslide risk on the valley road, so avoid them if you are travelling with older family members. No reliable climate table was available for the town, so monthly temperatures are left blank.
Which months should I avoid in Uttarkashi with elderly parents?
July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon; landslide and road delays likely Heaviest rain; road disruptions on Gangotri route