Gangotri weather in October (Uttarakhand, India)

Is October a good time to explore Gangotri weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Gangotri includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -9°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Gangotri in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gangotri, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Where to go in India in October

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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