Badrinath Weather

18 Jan 2026

3° C

Max

-5° C

Min

07:09 AM

Sunrise

05:36 PM

Sunset

Today's weather of Badrinath is expected to be Patchy moderate snow with a maximum temperature of 4° C and a minimum temperature of -5° C. The average humidity in Badrinath would hover around 41%. There is 82% probability of rain in Badrinath today and 0.62mm rainfall may be recorded in the area.

The January month in Badrinath is generally snowfall and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen are recommended in January. In Jan, Barinath often receives Snowfall and its not possible to reach there on this month because snow completely blocked the road.

Badrinath Weather Guide

Summer (May to June)

• Temperature: 7°C to 18°C
• Weather: Cool and pleasant, with clear skies and comfortable daytime temperatures. Nights are chilly but manageable.
• Activities: This is the best time to visit Badrinath for the pilgrimage season, as the temple opens in May. It’s also ideal for sightseeing, trekking, and visiting nearby spots like Mana Village and Vasudhara Falls.

Monsoon (July to September)

• Temperature: 10°C to 15°C
• Weather: Frequent rain, with misty and cloudy conditions. Landslides are common, making travel challenging and risky.
• Activities: Monsoon is not the ideal time to visit Badrinath due to the increased risk of landslides and roadblocks. However, the rain enhances the greenery and beauty of the region for those who prefer scenic monsoon landscapes.

Autumn (October to November)

• Temperature: 5°C to 14°C
• Weather: Cold, with crisp air and clear skies, offering stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
• Activities: This is the last chance to visit the temple before it closes for winter, usually around November. The weather is pleasant for sightseeing, and the crowd thins out compared to the summer months.

Winter (December to April)

• Temperature: -5°C to 10°C
• Weather: Extremely cold, with heavy snowfall. The temple remains closed during this period, and the area becomes mostly inaccessible due to snow.
• Activities: Badrinath is not accessible in winter, as the temple is closed and the roads are often blocked by snow. The pilgrimage shifts to the winter abode of the deity at Joshimath during these months.

Best Time to visit Badrinath: 

Badrinath is best visited during the summer and autumn months (May to November), when the temple is open and the weather is relatively pleasant. Monsoon brings challenges due to landslides, and winter closes off the region completely. The portals of the Badrinath temple annually opens between the summer months of April-May and closes during winters.