Bhimtal weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Bhimtal, Nainital and Mukteshwar, approximate month-by-month temperatures and rain, and the best time to visit the lakes.
- ~1,370 m Bhimtal
- ~22 km from Nainital
- Jul–Aug wettest
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Bhimtal is a lake town at about 1,370 m, roughly 22 km from Nainital and about 700 m lower — so it is noticeably milder. Winter days are pleasant, around 15–17 °C, with cold, often misty mornings by the lake and no snow in a normal year (Nainital and Mukteshwar above may get some). Summer days reach the high 20s. July and August are very wet, as across the Nainital hills. March–June and September–November are the best months for boating and the nearby lakes — Naukuchiatal and Sattal — and Bhimtal makes a quieter, warmer base than Nainital in winter.
- CoolestJanuary — days about 15 °C, nights about 6 °C (estimate).
- WarmestMay–June — days in the high 20s.
- WettestJuly–August; landslides on hill roads.
- SnowNot in a normal year; sometimes at Nainital and Mukteshwar.
- Best monthsMarch–June, September–November.
Bhimtal, Nainital and Mukteshwar weather today
Bhimtal (about 1,370 m), Nainital (about 2,084 m) and Mukteshwar (about 2,170 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low and rain.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Bhimtal weather by month
There are no published IMD normals for Bhimtal. The temperatures below are rough estimates: the India Meteorological Department’s normals for Nainital (1961–1979, the most recent published for the town), raised by about 4.5 °C for Bhimtal’s lower height and rounded. Lake-side mornings in winter are often colder than this. Rain is Nainital’s figure, shown as a guide. For your dates, check the live forecast above.
| Month | Approx. high / low* | Rain (Nainital) | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 6 °C | 82 mm | Coolest; misty mornings by the lake |
| February | 16° / 8 °C | 66 mm | Cool; winter showers |
| March | 21° / 12 °C | 57 mm | Pleasant; boating season begins |
| April | 25° / 16 °C | 34 mm | Warm, clear |
| May | 28° / 19 °C | 72 mm | Warmest; busiest weeks |
| June | 28° / 21 °C | 339 mm | Warm; monsoon arrives |
| July | 26° / 21 °C | 685 mm | Very wet; fog |
| August | 26° / 20 °C | 556 mm | Very wet; landslides on roads |
| September | 25° / 18 °C | 346 mm | Rain easing; green hills |
| October | 23° / 14 °C | 55 mm | Clear and pleasant |
| November | 20° / 10 °C | 8 mm | Driest; crisp days |
| December | 17° / 7 °C | 24 mm | Cool, sunny days |
*Estimated from Nainital’s IMD normals adjusted for height — not official Bhimtal records. Up the hill: Nainital weather · Mukteshwar weather.
Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal: weather and what to do
Bhimtal is the largest lake in the Nainital hills, with a small island in the middle. Naukuchiatal is about 4 km away and Sattal, a cluster of forest lakes known for birdwatching, about 10 km. Boating and lake-side walks are best in March–June and September–November.
In winter (December–February) the days are sunny and mild, but mornings by the water are misty and cold, and the lakes are much quieter. In the monsoon, heavy rain and fog are common and the hill roads can be blocked by landslides. Bhimtal is also a convenient stop on the way to Corbett or onwards to Mukteshwar and Almora.
Weather nearby: Haldwani · Nainital · Mukteshwar · Almora · Jim Corbett.
Bhimtal in pictures
Bhimtal lake by day and night, boats in the morning mist and the hills around — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Bhimtal
Depending on what you are going for.
Boating
Warm days on the lake.
Autumn
Clear, pleasant, green hills.
Quiet winter
Mild days, misty mornings.
Birdwatching
Sattal’s forest lakes.
Base for Kumaon
Warmer and quieter than Nainital.
Take care
Heavy rain and landslides.
Bhimtal trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket for winter mornings and evenings; light layers in summer; rain gear in the monsoon. Pack warmer for Nainital and Mukteshwar.
Getting there: Bhimtal is about 22 km from Kathgodam railway station and about 22 km from Nainital. Cabs: Kathgodam to Nainital taxi · Nainital taxi service.
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Bhimtal weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Bhimtal today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Bhimtal, Nainital and Mukteshwar (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Bhimtal?
Not in a normal winter. Nainital and Mukteshwar, higher up, sometimes get snow in January–February.
How cold is Bhimtal in winter?
January days are about 15 °C and nights about 6 °C (an estimate), with cold, misty mornings by the lake.
Is Bhimtal warmer than Nainital?
Yes — it is about 700 m lower, so roughly 4–5 °C warmer.
Which are the wettest months in Bhimtal?
July and August.
When is the best time to visit Bhimtal?
March–June and September–November.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Nainital normals (height-adjusted estimate)
- Wikipedia: Bhimtal
Photo credits
Bhimtal lake — Photo: Subhrajyoti07, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhimtal and its hills — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · The lake shore — Photo: Abhimanyu7793, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhimtal in winter — Photo: Inder S Kharayat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Boats on the lake — Photo: Cruze17, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bhimtal at night — Photo: PahadiBhulli, CC BY-SA 4.0 · From Ghorakhal — Photo: Capankajsmilyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Bhimtal valley — Photo: Sankarshanbalambeed, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wooded shores — Photo: Animesh Gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0
