November to March and July to August are the best months to visit Chamoli. However, this place experiences fantastic weather throughout the year. The summers are pleasant with temperature ranging between 15 to 30 degrees Celcius. The winters in the area receive snowfalls, the temperature dropping to freezing point. However, the monsoon season experiences excessive rain making the area prone to landslides. If your remain purpose to visit Chamoli is Valley of Flowers, the best time would be July to August.
Weather in Chamoli
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Monthly Weather in Chamoli
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
6
16
February
9
21
March
12
23
April
17
28
May
19
29
June
21
29
July
22
27
August
22
27
September
21
27
October
17
25
November
11
22
December
8
20
Chamoli in Summer (April - July)
The summers of Chamoli are pleasant enough to make a trip. Temperatures hardly cross 30 degree celcius at any time and stays between 15° to 32°C on an average. Summers in Chamoli has clear blue skies and pleasant surroundings. The season of summer starts from April and stretches till July. This is a very busy time in Chamoli and you will find most places heavily packed and prices skyrocketing. This is the perfect time for the 14 km trek up to Badrinath without any cold or rainfall, and summer is also the vacation time and tourists from warmer places swarm here to spend a week in the chill of the mountains. Source
Chamoli in Monsoon (August - September)
While the monsoon showers make the roads of Chamoli prone to landslides and accidents, it is also true that they wash over the town, leaving it pretty and green. July to August is when the Valley of Flowers is most beautiful to visit. The sun of the summer melts away all the snow, and the monsoon rains turn it green and cover the alpine meadows with endless endemic flora. However, this is not the best time for trekking and regular sightseeing will be disrupted by rain as well. Source
Chamoli in Winter (October - February)
Winters are heaven-like in Chamoli, as the regular snowfall turns the place into a land of paradise. If you are a regular tourist, then this is the most ideal time for you to visit. Since the Badrinath Temple is closed from November for the next six months, there aren't a crowd of pilgrims and the prices of hotels and airfare drop. Temperature can fall below 0°C at times and stays around 5°-15°C on an average - perfect for a winter holiday trip. November also hosts the famous Gaucher Mela, which is a cultural fest and an industrial fair that you can visit. People participate in adventure activities like skiing during this season. It is indeed the season of enthusiasts in Chamoli. Source
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