Best Time to Visit Drass

Drass is famously known for being the coldest place in India, as temperature can fall as low as -30 °C during winters. There is hardly any rain during the monsoon, because of the high altitude. Summers is when tourists visit Drass, as the roads are open & weather is pleasant.

When to Visit Drass for Holidays?

The summer season, from the month of June to September, is the best time to visit Drass. It is neither too hot nor too cold during this time, the weather is extremely pleasant & best suited for sightseeing.

Climate in Drass

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Summer Season (June till September, Temperature 23°C to 25°C)

The summer season, or the months from June till September, is the best time to visit Drass. The weather is pleasant & best suited for sightseeing.

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Monsoon Season (July to August, Temperature 21°C to 23°C)

Even though the months from July to September are called the monsoon season, there is hardly any rainfall in Drass because of its high altitude & its location in a rain shadow area.

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Winter Season (mid September to May, Temperature -5°C to -25°C)

The winter season is characterised by extremely cold temperatures, which at times become unbearable. The temperature can fall as low as -25°C. There is heavy snowfall and the National Highway (NH 1), which connects Drass to Kargil and Srinagar, is closed.