When is the best time to go to Joshīmath

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Joshīmath, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Joshīmath weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Joshīmath are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Joshīmath January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 43mm 6.9hrs 11.3hrs

January in Joshīmath is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshīmath for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Joshīmath and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Joshīmath February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 43mm 7.2hrs 11.9hrs

February in Joshīmath is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshīmath for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Joshīmath and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Joshīmath March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 51mm 7.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Joshīmath is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshīmath.

March is in the spring in Joshīmath and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Joshīmath April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 35mm 8.9hrs 13.7hrs

Joshīmath's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Joshīmath, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Joshīmath and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Joshīmath May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 8.4hrs 14.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Joshīmath and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Joshīmath, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Joshīmath and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Joshīmath June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 91mm 7.7hrs 11.3hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Joshīmath during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Joshīmath.

June is in the summer in Joshīmath and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Joshīmath July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 197mm 5.7hrs 11.9hrs

July in Joshīmath is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshīmath for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Joshīmath and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Joshīmath August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 175mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Joshīmath is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshīmath for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Joshīmath and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Joshīmath weather in August »

September

Joshīmath September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 117mm 7.1hrs 13.7hrs

Joshīmath's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Joshīmath for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Joshīmath and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Joshīmath October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 28mm 8.5hrs 14.5hrs

October is a dry month in Joshīmath and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Joshīmath, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Joshīmath and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Joshīmath November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 7mm 8.1hrs 11.3hrs

Cool and very dry weather often prevails in Joshīmath during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Joshīmath, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Joshīmath and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Joshīmath weather in November »

December

Joshīmath December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 21mm 7.1hrs 11.9hrs

December in Joshīmath is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Joshīmath.

December is in the winter in Joshīmath and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Joshīmath with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Joshīmath weather stats

Joshīmath weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: November 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: November 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: July 197mm 7.8ins
Warmest sea: July 24.3°C 75.7°F
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