Is June a good time for Bali Pass Trek?

The Snow Peak. Best for crossover. Use snow to slide during descent (Fun but technical). Temperatures typically range 2C to 20C. Ideal for snow-loving trekkers. The descent into Yamunotri is heavily snow-bound but stable.

Is September a good time for Bali Pass Trek?

The Gold Standard. Zero rain. 100% clarity. Scree descent is stable. Best weather. Temperatures typically range -10C to 15C. Perfect air clarity. Pass terrain is rocky and easier to navigate than early summer.

Bali Pass Trek — best time to visit, seasonal conditions

Season & Weather Guide

Best Time — Bali Pass Trek

Seasonal Overview

Bali Pass is an 'Extreme Window' trek. Only June and September/October are viable. June is better for snow-sliding enthusiasts, while September is best for peak-clarity and stable scree descent.

Peak Season

june, september

Off Season

july, august

Month-by-Month Trail Guide

January

Conditions

Fatal. Ridge cornices and sub-zero blizzards.

Crowds

none

Pass closed

-35C to -10CSnow: 100%

Closed. Hard-ice technical pass terrain. Strictly professional winter climber zone.

February

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Pass closed

March

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Extreme avalanche risk

April

Conditions

Dangerous. Soft snow on the 60-degree ascent causes massive slides.

Crowds

low

Avalanche danger

May

Conditions

Exploratory. Deep snow. Only for pro-teams with ropes. Very cold.

Crowds

low

Snow instability

June

Recommended

Conditions

The Snow Peak. Best for crossover. Use snow to slide during descent (Fun but technical).

Crowds

medium

2C to 20CSnow: 20%Sky Clarity:

Ideal for snow-loving trekkers. The descent into Yamunotri is heavily snow-bound but stable.

July

Conditions

Monsoon rainy. Lethal landslides at Janki Chatti. River crossings impossible.

Crowds

none

Monsoon risk

August

Conditions

Monsoon peak.

Crowds

none

Monsoon danger

September

Recommended

Conditions

The Gold Standard. Zero rain. 100% clarity. Scree descent is stable. Best weather.

Crowds

high

-10C to 15CSnow: 10%Sky Clarity:

Perfect air clarity. Pass terrain is rocky and easier to navigate than early summer.

October

Recommended

Conditions

Autumn Gold. Sharp shadows. Extreme cold at Col Camp (-20C). Icy trails.

Crowds

medium

November

Conditions

Winter start. Lethal snow cornices.

Crowds

low

Extreme wind-chill

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Pass closed

Important Tips

Ruinsara Tal to Bali Pass is a net gain of 4,400 ft. Do not skip the acclimatization day at the lake.

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