Climate Insights for Yamunotri

Rajgarhi, Uttarakhand, India

Hottest
August
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low6°F low
Wettest
July
390 mm rain15.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yamunotri is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,607 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yamunotri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yamunotri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Yamunotri experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yamunotri is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 63.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Yamunotri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yamunotri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Yamunotri experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -14°FebMax: 0°Average: -6°Min: -13°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -9°AprMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -5°MayMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: -1°JunMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°OctMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -2°NovMax: 5°Average: -2°Min: -8°DecMax: 1°Average: -6°Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 17°FMin: 6°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 20°FMin: 9°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 15°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 23°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 42°FMin: 30°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 39°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 41°FAverage: 29°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 22°FMin: 11°F
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Temperatures in Yamunotri vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Yamunotri vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 97mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 86mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 74mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 32mmJunPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 390mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 322mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 182mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 28mmDecPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 31mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 38inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 34inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 29inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 13inJunPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 15.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 12.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 12in
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Snow (in)

Yamunotri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,607 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 390 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 34 mm. That's 355 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Yamunotri receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 417cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yamunotri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15.4 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1.3 in. That's 14 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Yamunotri receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 164in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Yamunotri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yamunotri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yamunotri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yamunotri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-14 °C6 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h3 mph
105 mm4.1 in
97 cm38 in
Feb
-13 °C9 °F
0 °C31 °F
4 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
86 cm34 in
Mar
-9 °C15 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
74 cm29 in
Apr
-5 °C23 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
46 cm18 in
May
-1 °C30 °F
10 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
32 cm13 in
Jun
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
16 °C60 °F
4 km/h2 mph
390 mm15.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h2 mph
322 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h3 mph
182 mm7.1 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
35 mm1.4 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
34 mm1.4 in
28 cm11 in
Dec
-12 °C11 °F
1 °C34 °F
5 km/h3 mph
35 mm1.4 in
31 cm12 in