Joshimath weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Joshimath, Auli and Badrinath, IMD month-by-month temperatures and rain, record lows, winter snow, and the best time to go.
- ~1,875 m Joshimath
- 11° / 2 °C January avg
- −15.1 °C record low
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Joshimath (officially Jyotirmath) sits at about 1,875 m above the Alaknanda in Chamoli district — the base for Auli, the Badrinath road and the Valley of Flowers. By India Meteorological Department averages (1971–2000), January is about 11 °C by day and 2 °C at night, and the town gets snow on some winter days, most often in January–February; the record low is −15.1 °C. June is the warmest month at about 25 °C, and July–August are the wettest, with over 200 mm of rain a month and landslides on the highway. March–June and September–November are the most comfortable months; come in January–March for snow at Auli above.
- ColdestJanuary — about 11° / 2 °C; record −15.1 °C.
- WarmestJune — about 25° / 16 °C.
- WettestJuly — about 225 mm on 15 days.
- SnowSome winter days in town; reliably at Auli above.
- Best monthsMarch–June, September–November.
Joshimath, Auli and Badrinath weather today
Joshimath (about 1,875 m), Auli (about 2,500–3,050 m) up the hill, and Badrinath (about 3,300 m) 45 km up the valley — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Joshimath weather by month (IMD 1971–2000)
Average daily high and low temperatures, rainfall and rainy days for Joshimath from the India Meteorological Department’s 1971–2000 normals, with the record high and low for each month.
| Month | Avg high / low | Rain (rainy days) | Record high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.0° / 2.0 °C | 57 mm (3.8) | 21.6° / −15.1 °C |
| February | 11.8° / 3.0 °C | 94 mm (5.7) | 21.1° / −4.3 °C |
| March | 17.3° / 6.7 °C | 119 mm (7.4) | 28.6° / −4.0 °C |
| April | 21.3° / 10.7 °C | 51 mm (4.1) | 30.6° / 0.0 °C |
| May | 23.5° / 13.6 °C | 73 mm (6.0) | 31.9° / 4.9 °C |
| June | 24.8° / 16.3 °C | 93 mm (7.5) | 34.2° / 6.0 °C |
| July | 23.3° / 16.9 °C | 225 mm (15.4) | 30.2° / 10.0 °C |
| August | 23.0° / 16.6 °C | 202 mm (15.3) | 29.9° / 12.6 °C |
| September | 22.3° / 14.5 °C | 111 mm (9.1) | 30.0° / 8.0 °C |
| October | 22.0° / 10.7 °C | 43 mm (2.9) | 28.0° / 1.8 °C |
| November | 16.9° / 6.7 °C | 10 mm (1.0) | 25.1° / 0.1 °C |
| December | 13.4° / 3.9 °C | 27 mm (1.6) | 21.2° / −3.1 °C |
Source: India Meteorological Department, Joshimath climatological table 1971–2000; extremes from the IMD record. Up the hill: Auli weather · up the valley: Badrinath weather.
Joshimath as a base: Auli, Badrinath and the Valley of Flowers
Joshimath is where the Badrinath road, the Auli road and the trail heads of the upper Alaknanda meet. Auli is about 16 km up the hill by road and is the place for snow and skiing from about January to March. Badrinath is about 45 km up the valley; its doors close for winter on 16 November 2026, and through the winter worship moves to the Narsingh temple in Joshimath and to Pandukeshwar.
Govindghat, about 20 km beyond Joshimath, is the start of the walk to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, both open only in the warmer months (the valley is at its best in July–August, in the monsoon). In the monsoon, landslides often close the highway between Joshimath and Badrinath for hours.
Weather nearby: Hemkund Sahib · Auli · Badrinath · Chopta · Kedarnath.
Joshimath in pictures
Joshimath on its slope, the Narsingh temple, the ropeway and the Garhwal peaks — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Joshimath
Depending on what you are going for.
Snow at Auli
Base yourself in Joshimath or Auli.
Badrinath yatra
Joshimath is the last town before Badrinath.
Valley of Flowers
Flowers at their best; expect rain.
Clear views
Driest months.
Pleasant weather
Mild days, cool nights.
Take care
Heavy rain and landslides.
Joshimath trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket and layers from October to March — winter nights are near or below freezing; a light jacket in summer; a rain jacket and good shoes in the monsoon. Pack warmer for Auli and Badrinath.
Getting there: Joshimath is about 250 km from Rishikesh by road, a long day’s drive through Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag. Keep a spare day in the monsoon and after heavy snow. Cab: Char Dham yatra taxi.
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Joshimath weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Joshimath today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Joshimath, Auli and Badrinath (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Joshimath?
Yes, on some winter days, most often in January–February. Auli, 16 km up the hill, gets far more snow.
How cold is Joshimath in winter?
January averages about 11 °C by day and 2 °C at night (IMD 1971–2000); the record low is −15.1 °C.
Which is the warmest month in Joshimath?
June — about 25 °C by day and 16 °C at night.
Which is the wettest month in Joshimath?
July — about 225 mm of rain on around 15 days.
Is Joshimath the same as Jyotirmath?
Yes — the town’s official name is now Jyotirmath, but most travellers still call it Joshimath.
When is the best time to visit Joshimath?
March–June and September–November for comfortable weather; January–March for snow at Auli.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Joshimath climatological table 1971–2000
- Wikipedia: Joshimath
Photo credits
Garhwal peaks from Joshimath — Photo: Rohanshah657, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Narsingh temple, Joshimath — Photo: Rohanshah657, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joshimath on its slope — Photo: Rohanshah657, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Auli ropeway — Photo: christian0702, CC BY 2.0 · Joshimath and the peaks — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · An old house above the valley — Photo: Bibek Raj Pandeya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Evening light on the peaks — Photo: Rohanshah657, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Narsingh Devta temple — Photo: Merrylynns, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jyotirmath town — Photo: Omprakash246424, CC0
