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Joshimath

Joshimath is a small town in Uttarakhand, India, 1,821 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13,865. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population13,865
Local time21:27
30.56° N, 79.56° EElevation 1,821 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code246443
The year in Joshimathweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low17° / 6°
Rain this month80mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Joshimath at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

483 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

34 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

2 of them World Heritage

Weather in Joshimath

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°7°
Fri23 Oct20°6°
Sat24 Oct18°6°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct19°6°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct21°6°
Tue27 Oct22°7°
Wed28 Oct24°7°
Thu29 Oct23°8°
Fri30 Oct23°9°
Sat31 Oct22°9°1.5 mm

When to go to Joshimath

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464952747577555678897959
High8°8°12°15°18°20°21°21°20°17°14°11°
Low-4°-2°0°3°7°11°15°15°12°6°3°0°
Rain (mm)1021301296685139483450231803449
Wet days5465101019179312

What's on in Joshimath

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Joshimath

All monuments

Outdoors around Joshimath

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Tali Forest CampCamp sites
9.1 km
Gouri kundHot springs & thermal baths
9.9 km
KhullaraCamp sites
11 km

Nature around Joshimath

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Joshimath

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Joshimath

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Kedarnath 29 km ←1991 · 80 km
6.7Toding 66 km →1966 · 139 km
6.6Gopeshwar 14 km ↗1999 · 16 km
6.3Toding 67 km →1966 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Joshimath

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Joshimath from above

Postal code

246443

Getting to Joshimath

Dehradun Jolly Grant AirportDED
139 km
Pantnagar AirportPGH
170 km
Ngari Gunsa AirportNGQ
178 km

Places near Joshimath

Places with a climate like Joshimath

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Joshimath?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Joshimath.
What is the hottest month in Joshimath?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Joshimath?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Joshimath?
July is the wettest month with about 483 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Joshimath?
The postal code of Joshimath is 246443.