Best Time for Satopanth Lake Trek
Best time to travel to Satopanth Lake Trek is in summers (May – June) and Post monsoon (September - October), when the weather remains pleasant and the sky clear for some magical views of far-flung high mountain peaks.
Satopanth Weather Guide
The Satopanth Lake is covered by dense snow from September end to mid-May and sometimes at the end of June. The normal summer temperature remains around 12 °C in the day and 7 °C to -5 °C at night, while the winter temperature may drop to even -25 °C in the day and -36 °C in the night. The best time to trek Satopanth Lake is from July to September.
Satopanth In summers: The weather of Satopanth Lake trek remains pleasant during summers. Since the sky remains clear, one has the opportunity to view the Himalayas distinctly. Do Carry woolens with you.
Satopanth In monsoon: During the monsoon, the area around Satopanth Lake becomes lush green as if it is inviting tourists to get lost into the wilderness of nature. However, there are chances of roads blocks for a couple of hours due to landslides but the scenic beauty of Satopanth Lake trek during monsoons is worth taking the risk for. Carrying raincoats is advised. Keep 1 day in buffer, just in case you might not able to trek due to rainfall.
Satopanth After post monsoon: Post monsoon is an ideal time to do the Satopanth Lake trek. One can see the best of Satopanth Lake as it blossoms with flowers and vegetation making it look heaven on earth. Carrying heavy woolens is advised.
Satopanth in Winters: The entire trek route is covered with snow, the lake becomes frozen during winters. Even Badrinath (which is the base for Satopanth Trek) is closed during winters.
Satopanth Trek Temperature and Weather Details
Month | Min. Temp | Max. Temp | Weather |
January | °C | °C | Covered With Snow |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in January is covered with snow. The minimum and maximum temperature in Jan is and respectively. | |||
February | ° C | ° C | Covered With Snow |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in February is covered with snow. The minimum and maximum temperature in Feb is and respectively. | |||
March | °C | °C | Covered With Snow |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in March is covered with snow. The minimum and maximum temperature in Mar is and respectively. | |||
April | °C | °C | Covered With Snow |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in April is covered with snow. The minimum and maximum temperature in April is and respectively. | |||
May | °C | °C | Chances Of Snowfall |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in May is chances of snowfall. The minimum and maximum temperature in May is and respectively. | |||
June | °C | °C | Pleasant And Clear |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in June is pleasant and clear. The minimum and maximum temperature in June is and respectively. | |||
July | °C | °C | Cloudy And Rains |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in July is cloudy and rains. The minimum and maximum temperature in July is and respectively. | |||
Aug | °C | °C | Rains |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in August is rains. The minimum and maximum temperature in Aug is and respectively. | |||
September | °C | °C | Pleasant And Clear |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in September is pleasant and clear. The minimum and maximum temperature in Sep is and respectively. | |||
October | °C | °C | Pleasant And Clear |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in October is pleasant and clear. The minimum and maximum temperature in Oct is and respectively. | |||
November | °C | °C | Snowfall |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in November is snowfall. The minimum and maximum temperature in Nov is and respectively. | |||
December | °C | °C | Covered With Snow |
The weather of Satopanth Trek in December is covered with snow. The minimum and maximum temperature in Dec is and respectively. |