The short answer
When to go to Auli
March–April is the most pleasant all-round window, with clearing skies and comfortable days after the snow begins to melt. December–February is prized for skiing but brings biting cold nights well below freezing, while July–August (the monsoon) should be avoided because of landslide risk on the approach roads. Given the altitude and cold, seniors should check with a doctor before travelling and take the first day gently to acclimatise.
Month by month
Auli weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -8°C | 119 mm | Skiing season; nights bitterly cold | |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 125 mm | Skiing continues; still very cold | |
| March | 7°C | -4°C | 139 mm | Snowmelt and clearer skies; pleasant days | |
| April | 11°C | -1°C | 70 mm | Best all-round window; mild days | |
| May | 15°C | 3°C | 56 mm | Snow patchy; getting milder | |
| June | 17°C | 8°C | 117 mm | Trekking season begins; some rain | |
| July | 18°C | 12°C | 333 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain; landslide risk on approach roads | |
| August | 17°C | 12°C | 312 mm | Rain still heavy; roads can be slow | |
| September | 16°C | 8°C | 186 mm | Rain easing; still fairly wet | |
| October | 13°C | 2°C | 60 mm | Clear and dry; good visibility | |
| November | 10°C | -1°C | 28 mm | Cold but usually dry and clear | |
| December | 6°C | -4°C | 55 mm | Cold, snow returning; skiing starts |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Auli seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: March, April and October
- March: Snowmelt and clearer skies; pleasant days
- April: Best all-round window; mild days
- October: Clear and dry; good visibility
Good, with small trade-offs: January, February, May, June, November and December
- January: Skiing season; nights bitterly cold
- February: Skiing continues; still very cold
- May: Snow patchy; getting milder
- June: Trekking season begins; some rain
- November: Cold but usually dry and clear
- December: Cold, snow returning; skiing starts
Possible, with planning: September
- September: Rain easing; still fairly wet
Best avoided with parents or children: July and August
- July: Heaviest monsoon rain; landslide risk on approach roads
- August: Rain still heavy; roads can be slow
Useful answers
Best time to visit Auli: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Auli?
March, April and October are the best months to visit Auli, with January, February, May, June, November and December also good. March–April is the most pleasant all-round window, with clearing skies and comfortable days after the snow begins to melt. December–February is prized for skiing but brings biting cold nights well below freezing, while July–August (the monsoon) should be avoided because of landslide risk on the approach roads. Given the altitude and cold, seniors should check with a doctor before travelling and take the first day gently to acclimatise.
Which months should I avoid in Auli with elderly parents?
July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heaviest monsoon rain; landslide risk on approach roads Rain still heavy; roads can be slow
When does it rain most in Auli?
July is the wettest month, with about 333 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is July, with average highs around 18°C.