Kedarnath Weather Temperature

Kedarnath has three main seasons. Summer (May to June) when the weather is cool and pleasant. Summers are the ideal time for all sightseeing, temple visit and also for adventure activities. The average temperature is around 17°C. In Monsoons (July to August) there are occasional rains and the temperature drops till 12°C. Landslides are common during this time. The winter season (November to April) sees heavy snowfall, causing the locals to leave town and the temple stays shut. For these six months the idol of Lord Kedarnath is moved to Ukhimath, a place near Guptakashi and is transferred back to Kedarnath, in the month of May.

Kedarnath in Summers
Summer have cool and pleasant climate and is the right period to spend relaxing moments and visiting the Kedarnath temple. Summers is ideal for all sight seeing, temple visit and also for visiting nearby attractions. Summer (May to June) are very pleasant with moderate climate, with average around 17°C.

Kedarnath in Monsoons
In Monsoons, the Landslides are common so tourists should avoid visit to Kedarnath Shrine in Monsoon season. Monsoon months are End of July, Aug and Early September. Monsoon (July to August) are accompanied with occasional rains and also temperature drops down to 12°C. Landslides are common so tourists should avoid holidaying in this season.

Kedarnath During Winters
In winters due to heavy snowfall, the Kedarnath Temple is closed and no one stays in Kedarnath. For six months (November to April) the Palki of Lord Kedarnath is transferred to a place near Guptakashi called Ukhimath and is reinstated at Kedarnath, in the month of May. It is at this time, that the doors of the temple are thrown open to pilgrims, who gather from all parts of India, for a holy pilgrimage.