Yamunotri weather: today, this week and through the yatra season
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Yamunotri, Barkot and Uttarkashi, approximate month-by-month temperatures, winter snow, and when the temple opens and closes.
- ~3,290 m Yamunotri
- 11 Nov 2026 doors close
- ~6 km walk from Janki Chatti
- Live 3 places
Photo: Anurag.vq, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Yamunotri, the source shrine of the Yamuna, stands at about 3,290 m in Uttarkashi district — about 6 km on foot (or by pony or palki) from the road head at Janki Chatti. In the yatra season (May–October) days are about 12–16 °C and nights cold, near freezing early and late in the season. From about November to April it is under snow.In 2026 the temple doors close on 11 November at 10:28 am (Bhai Dooj); the goddess spends the winter at Kharsali village, and the doors reopen on Akshaya Tritiya, usually in late April or May. May–June and September–October are the best months; July–August bring heavy rain and slippery paths.
- Yatra seasonAbout late April / May to early November.
- Doors close11 November 2026, 10:28 am.
- WinterSnowbound, about November–April; worship at Kharsali.
- MonsoonJuly–August; landslides and a slippery path.
- Best monthsMay–June, September–October.
Yamunotri, Barkot and Uttarkashi weather today
Yamunotri (about 3,290 m), Barkot (about 1,220 m), the usual night stop, and Uttarkashi (about 1,160 m) — 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 —.
Yamunotri weather by month
There are no published IMD averages for Yamunotri. The temperatures below are rough estimates: the India Meteorological Department’s 1971–2000 normals for Joshimath (about 1,875 m), lowered by about 9 °C for Yamunotri’s extra 1,400 m of height and rounded. Use them as a packing guide; for your dates, check the live forecast above.
| Month | Approx. high / low* | Temple | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / −7 °C | Closed | Deep snow |
| February | 3° / −6 °C | Closed | Deep snow |
| March | 8° / −2 °C | Closed | Snow; path being cleared |
| April | 12° / 2 °C | Usually opens late April–May | Snow on the path; cold nights |
| May | 15° / 5 °C | Open | Clear days; busiest weeks |
| June | 16° / 7 °C | Open | Mild; monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 14° / 8 °C | Open | Rain; slippery path, landslides |
| August | 14° / 8 °C | Open | Rain; landslides |
| September | 13° / 6 °C | Open | Rain easing; green valley |
| October | 13° / 2 °C | Open | Clear and cold; best views |
| November | 8° / −2 °C | Closes 11 Nov 2026 | First snow; very cold |
| December | 4° / −5 °C | Closed | Snowbound |
*Estimated from Joshimath’s IMD normals (1971–2000) adjusted for height — not official Yamunotri records. Closing dates: Char Dham closing dates 2026.
When Yamunotri opens and closes, and the walk up
The doors of Yamunotri open each year on Akshaya Tritiya, usually in late April or May, and close on Bhai Dooj in the Diwali festival days; in 2026 that is 11 November at 10:28 am. Through the winter the goddess is worshipped at Kharsali, a village across the river from Janki Chatti.
Most people sleep at Barkot, drive about 45 km to Janki Chatti early in the morning, and walk the last 6 km — steep and stony in places — or go by pony or palki. Beside the temple is the hot spring of Surya Kund. In the monsoon the path is slippery and landslides can block the road below; in winter the path is under snow.
Plan: Char Dham yatra · nearby weather: Gangotri weather, Kedarkantha weather, Mussoorie weather.
Yamunotri in pictures
Yamunotri temple in its gorge, the young Yamuna and the ranges above — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Yamunotri
Depending on what you are going for.
Clear views
Driest skies; cold nights.
Start of the season
Busiest weeks; long queues for ponies.
Fewer pilgrims
Quieter path.
Closing
Very cold; plan early.
Winter
Snowbound; worship at Kharsali.
Take care
Heavy rain; slippery path.
Yamunotri yatra: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket, thermal layers, cap and gloves in every month; a rain jacket from late June to September; good walking shoes for the 6 km path.
Start early: leave Barkot at dawn so you are back down at Janki Chatti before the afternoon cloud and rain.
Buffer: keep a spare day in the monsoon and late in the season; landslides and snow can close the road at short notice. Cab: Char Dham yatra taxi.
Our pilgrimage trips
Stays, meals and a private car in one quote.
Planning the Yamunotri yatra?
Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We check the weather and the road and send a written plan with stays and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and plans trips across north India.
Yamunotri weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Yamunotri today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Yamunotri, Barkot and Uttarkashi (MET Norway data).
When does Yamunotri close in 2026?
On 11 November 2026 at 10:28 am, on Bhai Dooj; the goddess then winters at Kharsali.
When does Yamunotri open?
On Akshaya Tritiya, usually in late April or May.
Does it snow in Yamunotri?
Yes — from about November to April; early snow can come in late October.
How cold is Yamunotri in November?
Days around 8 °C and nights below freezing (an estimate; check the live forecast for your dates).
How long is the walk to Yamunotri?
About 6 km each way from Janki Chatti; ponies and palkis are available.
What is the best time for the Yamunotri yatra?
May–June and September–October. July–August bring heavy rain and a slippery path.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Joshimath normals 1971–2000 (height-adjusted estimate)
- Uttarakhand Tourism — Char Dham
Photo credits
Yamunotri below the snow peaks — Photo: Anurag.vq, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Yamunotri temple and ashram — Photo: Atarax42, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yamunotri shrine — Photo: AaS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Yamunotri temple — Photo: JediPro, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Yamuna at Yamunotri — Photo: Manis73, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The stream below the shrine — Photo: Atarax42, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The ranges above Yamunotri — Photo: Anurag.vq, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Yamuna valley — Photo: Pinakpani, CC BY-SA 4.0
