| Month |
Climate |
Details |
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Jan
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Freezing Cold
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The holy temple of Vaishno Devi remains snow bound during this month and might be difficult for travelling. However, devotees do visit the temple at this time also. For this season, heavy woolens are highly recommended. Tourists planning to take kids or old people along should be extra careful. |
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Feb
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Freezing Cold
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The climate continues to be cold and is enough to give shudders down your spine. Might not be the perfect time for visiting the temple or enjoying the scenic vista of the place. This is not the tourists’ season so it will be very less crowded. The climate starts to get warm but is still not in the comfortable range. Snowfall continues. |
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Mar
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Very Cold
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The region starts to get warmer and the natural beauty comes alive by the end of this month. Days are cold and night can be extremely chilly, hence woolens are required. The crowd is much less at this time of the year and is ideal for visiting the shrine. There will be snow on the ground, but no snowfall.
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Apr
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Moderately Cold
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The region is very beautiful in this month. The sky remains blue with a few white clouds. The month is associated with a plenty of sunshine making it ideal for pilgrimage activities. A good time for enjoying the scenic beauty as well as taking up outdoor activities. Snow can be found on the ground. |
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May
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Moderately Cold
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The weather becomes mild cold. Nights can be comparatively colder than daytime. The month marks the season of adventure. It is also a high tourist season and the region may get crowded with pilgrims and holiday makers. A good time for bringing kids and old people, however extra care is required during evenings and nights. For snow tourists should go to high altitudes. |
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Jun
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Moderately Cold
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The summer season continues but the mercury is still within the comfortable range. Clear skies and plenty of sunshine during the day offer comfortably warm climate. But evenings can be chilly so light woolens are recommended. A good time for visiting the shrine and basking in the natural exotica. Snow can be found on high altitudes.
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Jul
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Pleasant
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Monsoon sets in this month and the entire regions dawns the best of natural greens. The area receives light showers and is not a major cause of inconvenience to the travellers. A good month for holidaying. Might not be the most ideal time for pilgrimage as mud slides can cause road blockage and make it difficult for the tourists to climb to the shrine. Tourists wanting to enjoy snow should go to high altitudes. |
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Aug
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Pleasant
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This is the wettest month of the year. The rainfall level is not very high in this region. They might be a cause of inconvenience but not a major annoyance. The natural beauty during the month is worth exploring. Mud slides can occur due to the rains and the roads to the shrine might be closed. For snow, tourists should go to high altitudes. |
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Sep
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Pleasant
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Monsoons have gone away but there might be a few drizzles during the month. A good time to visit as the mercury starts to dip and the region gets less crowded. The days are pleasant and nights can get chilly. Beauty and bounty of nature is worth enjoying. Travellers will find snow only on high mountain ranges. |
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Oct
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Moderately Cold
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The temperature starts to fall and winters will enter the region by the end of this month. The last month of the year to enjoy all that the place has to offer. The climate becomes extremely cold during the last 2 months of the year, making it challenging to travel around. For snow, tourists will need to travel to high altitudes. |
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Nov
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Very Cold
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Winters are here and the region looks almost deserted. Might not be the best time for tourism as temperatures dips down to subzero levels. If you don’t mind the cold weather, you can visit to Vaishno Devi in winter. In fact, the original cave opens in winters only. If you are being accompanied by kids or the aged, extreme precaution should be taken. Snowfall will begin from the end of this month.
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Dec
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Freezing Cold
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One of the coldest months of the year, and might not be the most apt time for indulging in various tourist activities. Temperatures dip to the freezing levels and snowfall is a common occurrence in the month. |
