| January |
-7 to 5 |
Heavy snowfall, freezing |
Not ideal; temple closed |
| February |
-5 to 7 |
Snow continues, cold winds |
Trekking not recommended |
| March |
-2 to 10 |
Snow melting, cold mornings |
Caution advised, early thaw |
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| April |
3 to 15 |
Cool, clear skies |
Temple opens end of month |
| May |
7 to 18 |
Pleasant, sunny days |
Best for pilgrimage and trekking |
| June |
10 to 20 |
Mild, occasional rain |
Ideal before monsoon starts |
| July |
12 to 18 |
Heavy monsoon rains |
Risk of landslides; avoid travel |
| August |
12 to 17 |
Continued rainfall |
Not recommended due to hazards |
| September |
10 to 16 |
Rain subsides, cool |
Safe for post-monsoon trekking |
| October |
5 to 14 |
Crisp, clear weather |
Great for spiritual tours |
| November |
0 to 10 |
Chilly, light snowfall begins |
Temple closes mid-month |
| December |
-5 to 6 |
Heavy snow, harsh cold |
Inaccessible; severe conditions |