Best Time to Visit Chopta
The best time to do the Chopta Tungnath trek is from April to June and September to November, when the weather is pleasant and the skies are clear. During the winter months, the region is covered in snow, and the trek becomes more challenging. It is important to be well-prepared and properly equipped for the trek, as the weather can be unpredictable at high altitudes.
Chopta During Different Seasons
Summers: The weather of Chopta remains salubrious and pleasing during summers. The Himalayas are distinctly visible and the cool breeze adds charm to the vacation. Carry light woollens with you.
Monsoons: The greenery of Chopta welcomes the tourist to get lost into the wilderness of nature. Enjoy the sip of tea, gazing at the snow capped peaks at Chopta during monsoons. There are chances of getting roads blocked for a couple of hours due to landslides but the scenic beauty of Chopta during monsoons is worth taking the risk. Do carry raincoats.
Winters: Serenity and solitude are at its best during winters at Chopta. The region is blessed with snowfall during winters and the accommodation options also remain few. But you can see the best of Chopta during winters as it looks like mini Switzerland during winters. Winters are freezing at Chopta so do carry heavy woollens. Enjoy snowfall, snow trekking and camping during winters in Chopta.
Is there snowfall in Chopta?
No, There is no snow in Chopta as of now. Now, the snowfall will happen in Chopta region during mid December, January to March 2024.
Chopta Temperature and Weather Details
Month | Min. Temp | Max. Temp | Weather |
January | -8°C | 7°C | Covered With Snow |
Covered with snow and chances of heavy snowfall. Carry heavy woolen clothes and a pair of snow-boots. Driving in Chopta is very tough on this season because of sleepy and snow covered road. | |||
February | -7° C | 10° C | Covered With Snow |
Covered with snow and chances of snowfall in the starting of the month. Carry heavy woolen clothes and a pair of snow-boots. Driving in Chopta is very tough on this season because of sleepy and snow covered road. | |||
March | -4°C | 14°C | Covered With Snow |
Chilling cold. Carry heavy woolen clothes. Most of the dhabas and hotels are closed during this season in Chopta. For trek, do carry shoes with good grip on snow. | |||
April | 2°C | 15°C | Pleasant And Clear |
Chilling cold with snowy views. Days remains pleasant and clear. Temp could goes further down at night carry heavy woolen clothes. | |||
May | 4°C | 20°C | Pleasant And Clear |
Best time to visit Chopta with clear, pleasant and warm days. carry light woolen clothes because temp goes down in the evening/night. | |||
June | 5°C | 25°C | Pleasant And Clear |
Best time to visit Chopta with clear, pleasant and warm days. carry light woolen clothes because temp goes down in the evening/night. At the middle and end of the June, chopta receives pre-monsoon rainfall | |||
July | 6°C | 23°C | Heavy Rains |
Worth visiting Chopta on this season. The green layer of meadows around chopta will surely gonna allure you. Chances of Infrequent rainfall cause of Monsoon. Check weather forecast before planning a tour. | |||
Aug | 6°C | 23°C | Heavy Rains |
Worth visiting Chopta on this season. The green layer of meadows and blooming flower around chopta will surely gonna allure your sense. Chances of Infrequent rainfall cause of Monsoon. Check weather forecast before planning a tour. | |||
September | 4°C | 19°C | Cloudy And Rains |
Days remains pleasant and clear with chilling cold temp at night. The beauty of green meadows, blooming flowers and dense forest remains at peak on this season in chopta. | |||
October | 1°C | 17°C | Pleasant And Clear |
Amalgamation of cloudy and sunny days. Good for outdoor activities and to enjoy the rich flora-fauna and serene beauty of Chopta. | |||
November | -3°C | 16°C | Pleasant And Clear |
Amalgamation of cloudy and sunny days. Good for outdoor activities and to enjoy the rich flora-fauna and serene beauty of Chopta. | |||
December | -5°C | 12°C | Chances Of Snowfall |
Freezing cold with chances of snowfall in the middle and end of Dec. Carry heavy woolen clothes. |