Kedarnath is cold for the most part of the year, however, May to June and September to October are the best time to visit Kedarnath. This means that avoiding the winters while planning your trip might be a wise decision. Winter ranges from November to April, reaching sub-zero temperatures along with heavy rainfall. Summertime (May-June) brings pleasant weather, ideal for visiting Kedarnath and other nearby sites. However, monsoons fall from July to August and bring heavy rainfall, causing landslides and hindrance.
Weather in Kedarnath
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Upcoming Kedarnath Weather
Monthly Weather in Kedarnath
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
7
15
February
10
19
March
12
22
April
18
28
May
21
29
June
22
29
July
22
27
August
22
27
September
21
26
October
17
25
November
12
21
December
9
19
Kedarnath in Summer (May - June)
As Kedarnath is always a certain degree of cold, the summer months of April, May and June are cool, pleasant, and perfect for sightseeing. The average temperature is around 17 degree Celsius while the range lies from 15 degree Celsius to a maximum of 30 degree Celsius. Individuals visiting Kedarnath at this time are bound to partake in either the visitation of the various temples dedicated to different gods from the Hindu religion or sightseeing and trekking up the various trails scattered around the town. Kedranath Temple Source
Kedarnath in Monsoon (July - August)
The monsoons in Kedarnath begin in July and end somewhere in Mid- September. From here on till November (winter time), Kedarnath’s weather is at a middle ground and also the peak season for visiting the town. The monsoons in Kedarnath brings heavy rainfall and occasional landslides making it less than ideal to visit the town. The temperature also maintains a steady average of 12 degree Celsius. It is considered as a flood-prone area, considering 2013 floods, so the temple is shut down during monsoon. Kedranath Temple at Night Source
Kedarnath in Winter (November - April)
Kedarnath during the winter months of November to March is practically inaccessible due to heavy snowfall which leads to most of the roads being blocked for individuals. The temperatures go below sub-zero levels with heavy rainfall. Many people make it a point to leave the town before the onset of winter, making it a ghost town. The heavy snow is piled up in sheets and covers every inch of the town. The Kedarnath temple, Kedarnath’s main attraction, also remains shut during this time of the year. Kedarnath temple and the Himalayas Source
