Best time to visit Narkanda — summer, monsoon and the snow months
How to read this
No monthly weather table is published for Narkanda, so this guide gives none. What the town's own article states is the shape of the year.
By season
April to June — summer
Daytime highs are around 20°C and nights near 10°C. This is the easy window for the one-day plan, and for the apple blossom at Kotgarh.
July to September — the monsoon
Wet, with cloud over the peaks. The forest is at its greenest, and landslides can slow the road.
November to March — snow
The town is under snow, with days of 7 to 8°C and nights that can fall to -5 or -10°C. It works as a ski resort. The steep road up Hatu Peak can be hard going.
A simple rule
For an easy trip, come from April to June. For snow, accept the cold and check the road. See things to do in Narkanda and how to reach Narkanda.
Questions people ask
What is the best time to visit Narkanda?
April to June, when daytime highs are around 20°C and nights near 10°C, according to the town's own article. September is also clear after the monsoon. The monsoon runs July to September, and from November to March the town is under snow, so plan the road around that.
How cold is Narkanda in winter?
Daytime highs are 7 to 8°C from November to March, and nights can fall to -5 or even -10°C. Snow lies on the town, and Narkanda works as a ski resort. This guide gives no monthly figures because none are published for Narkanda itself.
Is the monsoon a bad time to go?
It is wet, and cloud can hide the views from Hatu Peak, but the forest is at its greenest. Landslides can slow the hill roads, so allow extra time on the drive from Shimla and check road reports before you leave.