Hampta Pass Weather And Temperature In July & August : Complete Guide 2026
The weather and temperatures on the Hampta Pass in July and August are genuinely magical. By this time, most of the heavy snow from early summer has melted, revealing beautiful green meadows, colorful wildflowers, and clear mountain views. But, when you’re on foot at about 14,065 feet during the rainy season, you still need to be well prepared and know what to expect regarding the weather. In this blog we will talk about the monsoon weather and temperature of the Hampta Pass and it’s campsites.
Temperature & Weather Guide of the Hampta Pass
Chika
Day Temperature: 13°C to 18°C
Night Temperature: 3°C to 9°C
Altitude: 3,078 m
During the monsoon season of July and August, the day time temperature of Chika usually stays between 13°C to 18°C and the night time temperature drop downs to between 3°C to 9°C. Being the rainy season you won’t get that warm, shiny afternoon sun in these months so walking around the camp will feel quite chilly.
Balu Ka Ghera
Day Temperature: 8°C to 13°C
Night Temperature: 0°C to 6°C
Altitude: 3,800 m
During the peak monsoon months of July and August, the rainy season changes the vibe at Balu Ka Ghera completely. The daytime temperature is quite low, staying between 8°C to 13°C, whereas the night temperature lower down to 0°C to 6°C.
Shea Goru
Day Temperature: 7°C to 10°C
Night Temperature: -3°C to 2°C
Altitude: 3,900 m
During July and August, the monsoon clouds and mist beautifully cover this valley. Because the sun is usually hidden behind clouds, the daytime temperature stays between 7°C to 10°C and at night, the temperature drops down to between -3 to 2.
Chatru
Day Temperature: 6° to 12°C
Night Temperature: 0°C to 5°C
Altitude: 3,350 m
In July and August, the monsoon rains bring a lot of fog and heavy clouds to Chatru. During the day, the temperature at Chatru stays between 6°C and 12° C. When the sun sets, the temperature goes down to between 0°C to 5°C.
Hampta Pass
Day Temperature: 3° to 7°C
Altitude: 4,287 m
During the day, temperatures at Hampta Pass generally range between 3°C to 7°C. However, strong winds, clouds, and occasional rain can make it feel much colder. Early mornings near the pass are often close to freezing, especially after rainfall.
Chandratal Lake
Day Temperature: 4° to 7°C
Altitude: 4,250 m
On Monsoon Chandratal Lake sees a bit more warmth during the day, with temperatures climbing between 4°C to 7°C. Sunny afternoons can feel comfortable, but cold winds, sudden cloud cover, and rainfall can make the temperature feel much lower.
