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Best Time for Matho La Trek — Month-by-Month Guide
July to September.
Seasonal Verdict
When should you go?
Best done during the Ladakhi summer (July to September) when the high passes are clear of snow.
Season at a Glance
Editor's Notes
Month by Month
What each month looks like
January
Conditions
Closed. Brutal winter.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
February
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
March
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
April
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
May
Conditions
Closed. Passes blocked by snow.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
June
Peak SeasonConditions
Late June opens the season. Freezing stream crossings.
Crowds
medium
Open late June.
July
Peak SeasonConditions
Prime season. Warm days, cold nights.
Crowds
medium
Prime season.
August
Peak SeasonConditions
The absolute best month. Stable weather.
Crowds
medium
Prime season.
September
Peak SeasonConditions
Excellent clarity, but nights become bitterly cold.
Crowds
medium
Prime season, cold nights.
October
Peak SeasonConditions
High risk of early blizzards.
Crowds
medium
High risk of blizzards.
November
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
December
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions
Closed.
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