Gangotri weather in December (Uttarakhand, India)

Thinking of visiting Gangotri in December? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Gangotri typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -18°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Gangotri in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gangotri climate page with graphs.

 

Gangotri, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Where to go in India in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Gangotri should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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