Climate Insights for Joshīmath

The climate in Joshīmath is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 1085mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 191mm of rainfall. Joshīmath 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 -20°C. Joshīmath experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Joshīmath vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 6°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Joshīmath is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1085mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 191mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 9mm. That's 181mm 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. Joshīmath receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 669cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 139cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Joshīmath is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Joshīmath, which began on June 21, 2026. Joshīmath is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Joshīmath 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.