When to go · Gangotri
Gangotri in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (snow or heavy monsoon).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (snow or heavy monsoon).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- GangotriHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gangotri, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 4 (better)
Jun: 12
Crowds
Feb: High
Jun: Low
Prices
Feb: High
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jun: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (snow or heavy monsoon).
June: Inside Gangotri's best window: Jun–Sep.
Gangotri: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings