Valley of flower trek temperature
Valley of Flowers Trek weather Guide - temperatures, rainfall, Hemkund Sahib climate. All you trek FAQs answered.
Let me be honest — before I did the Valley of Flowers trek, I kept Googling things like “Valley of Flowers temperature in July” or “how cold it is going to be on Hemkund Sahib.” And all I got were generic weather stats. But out there on the trail, it’s a different story. Sure, it says 10–17°C, but when you’re climbing through clouds, soaked boots and all, that 10°C can feel freezing. Or weirdly refreshing. Depends on the moment. So instead of throwing numbers at you, I’ve written what it actually feels like — during the trek, at night in Ghangaria, and especially on that Hemkund Sahib climb (spoiler: it’s cold, windy, and beautiful).
Let’s talk about some actual temperature numbers. During the day, the temperature stays around 10 to 17°C. It feels a little chilly, but since we’re actively trekking, our bodies stay warm due to the physical movement, so we don’t really feel that cold. By evening, the temperature drops to around 7–8°C — and by that time, we’re already back at our base village, Ghangaria. At night, it can go down to about 3–4°C, but with hot food and maybe a bonfire, it’s easily bearable — and honestly, quite enjoyable.
Month | Day temperature | Night Temperature | What we can expect |
June | 10- 18°C | 2-8°C | Melting of snow, fewer crowd, occasional rain |
July | 10- 17°C | 7-10°C | Monsoon begins, often rain, lush green trails |
August | 10- 18°C | 8-9°C | Heavy rain, peak season, |
September | 5-15°C | 5-10°C | Post monsoon clarity, fading flowers, fewer trekkers |
The only day you’ll feel a bit more cold is during the Hemkund Sahib trek, because that day we climb up to an altitude of 14,000 ft. Even in July, you can spot snow patches along the trail, and there’s also the cold Hemkund Lake up there. The wind at Hemkund Sahib is quite chilly. That’s why it’s best to keep your padded jacket in your backpack — so you can take it out and wear it whenever you feel cold. And while returning to Ghangaria, if you feel warm again, you can simply pack it back in.
One of the biggest concerns people have is about the rain — they often ask if it rains every day on the Valley of Flowers trek. Yes, it’s a monsoon trek, no doubt about that, but that doesn’t mean it rains every single day. Usually, you’ll experience light rain just once or twice during the 3–4 day trek.
This rare glimpse of nature is only visible in India for a few short weeks every year. So don’t miss it just because of fear of the rain or weather. You might get a little wet — but you’ll return with memories that’ll stay with you for life.
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