Best Time To Visit in Katra

Having a fare idea about Katra Weather can go a long way in having a successful Darshan without any major or minor sickness and inconveniences. The following information would prove useful. One thing the devotees must note that though from Katra to Bhawan is a merely a trek of 13 km but Katra`s altitude is nearly 2500 ft above sea level while that of Mata`s sanctum sanctorum is located at near about 5200 ft. above sea level. This difference in altitude levels adds up to a significant temperature difference.

Summer Months: In summer months you can expect moderate temperature. The temperature in the summer month usually ranges between 30°C to 40°C. However, April is an unpredictable month in the sense that if it rains it can turn quite cold. Light cotton cloth is excellent. May to July is the summer months.

Monsoon Months: The monsoon season witnesses quite a heavy rainfall but otherwise the weather is pleasant. Cotton clothing would be with very light woolens would be perfect. Starting from end July to September weather is pleasant when it is not raining.

Winter Months: Please be very careful if you are traveling to Katra and further to Vaishno Devi during winters. In winters temperature can get down to sub-zero temperatures (even -5°C is not very uncommon. From October to March all the pilgrims must carry heavy woolens withy them.

Location: Katra is located 32.98° N 74.9