Best Time to Visit Tawang (2026): Month-by-Month Weather & Seasons
Tawang is high and cold, so the comfortable months are spring and autumn. March to June brings rhododendrons and mild days; September to November gives clear skies and festivals. December to February is snowy and beautiful but Sela Pass and the high lakes can close for a day or two after heavy snow.
- Best time
- March to June, and September to November
- Peak season
- October–November, and May–June
- Quieter months
- Early March
- Avoid
- July–August (landslides) unless you are flexible; January–February only if you want snow
Seasons in Tawang
Spring · March–June
Mild days (2–20 °C), rhododendrons, lakes thawing by May.
Monsoon · July–August
Rain and landslides on the long road from Assam; delays likely.
Autumn · September–November
Clear skies, crisp air, the Tawang Festival; the best time for views.
Winter · December–February
Snow at Sela, Bum La and the lakes; very cold (below freezing at night). Torgya festival in January.
Tawang weather month by month
Typical daytime temperatures for Tawang town (about 3,000 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Snow; Torgya festival; Sela may close briefly | -5–8 °C | Dry | Okay | Snow; Torgya festival; Sela may close briefly |
| February Snowy and cold; Losar | -3–9 °C | Dry | Okay | Snowy and cold; Losar |
| March Snow melting; quiet | 1–13 °C | Some rain | Good | Snow melting; quiet |
| April Rhododendrons begin | 4–16 °C | Some rain | Best | Rhododendrons begin |
| May Pleasant; lakes thawed | 8–19 °C | Wet | Best | Pleasant; lakes thawed |
| June Green; some rain | 11–21 °C | Wet | Good | Green; some rain |
| July Monsoon; landslide delays | 12–21 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Monsoon; landslide delays |
| August Wet; roads unreliable | 12–21 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Wet; roads unreliable |
| September Rain easing | 10–20 °C | Wet | Good | Rain easing |
| October Clear, crisp; Tawang Festival | 6–17 °C | Some rain | Best | Clear, crisp; Tawang Festival |
| November Clear skies; cold nights | 2–13 °C | Dry | Best | Clear skies; cold nights |
| December First snow; very cold | -2–10 °C | Dry | Good | First snow; very cold |
Festivals
- Torgya (Tawang Monastery)January
- LosarFebruary–March
- Tawang FestivalOctober–November
Tips
- Allow two days each way from Guwahati and a buffer day for Sela Pass in winter.
- Bum La needs an extra army permit, arranged in Tawang.
- Carry proper winter clothing from November to March.
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Tawang: frequently asked questions
Which is the best month to visit Tawang?+
October and November for clear skies, or April and May for spring weather and rhododendrons.
When does it snow in Tawang?+
Usually from December to March, heaviest at Sela Pass, Bum La and the high lakes.
Is Tawang open in winter?+
Yes. Sela Pass is kept open but can close for a day or two after heavy snow.
Is the monsoon a bad time for Tawang?+
July and August bring landslides on the road from Assam, so delays are common.