Chakrata weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Chakrata, Mussoorie and Dehradun, month-by-month temperatures, winter snow on the Jaunsar hills, and the best time to go.
- ~2,118 m Chakrata
- ~90 km from Dehradun
- Jan–Feb snow chance
- Live 3 places
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Chakrata is a quiet cantonment town at about 2,118 m in the Jaunsar-Bawar hills, roughly 90 km from Dehradun via Kalsi. Its weather is close to Mussoorie’s: by India Meteorological Department averages for Mussoorie, January is about 10 °C by day and 3 °C at night and June about 23 °C. Snow falls on a few days in most winters, usually in January and February, and more often on the higher ridges at Lokhandi and Deoban. July and August are very wet, when Tiger Falls is at its fullest but the roads are prone to landslides. The best months are March–June and October–November.
- ColdestJanuary — about 10° / 3 °C (Mussoorie reference).
- SnowA few days most winters; more at Lokhandi and Deoban.
- SummerMild — about 20–23 °C by day.
- MonsoonJuly–August; Tiger Falls full, landslides on roads.
- Best monthsMarch–June, October–November.
Chakrata, Mussoorie and Dehradun weather today
Chakrata (about 2,118 m), Mussoorie (about 2,005 m) and Dehradun (about 640 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Chakrata weather by month
Chakrata has no published IMD averages. It is at almost the same height as Mussoorie, so the table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1971–2000 normals for Mussoorie as the reference. Chakrata’s nights can be a little colder, and the ridges above it are colder still.
| Month | Avg high / low (Mussoorie IMD) | Rain | What to expect in Chakrata |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3° / 2.8 °C | 50 mm | Coldest; chance of snow |
| February | 11.2° / 3.4 °C | 65 mm | Cold; snow at Lokhandi and Deoban |
| March | 15.7° / 7.1 °C | 73 mm | Cool; rhododendrons |
| April | 20.6° / 11.5 °C | 56 mm | Pleasant |
| May | 23.0° / 14.3 °C | 69 mm | Mild summer days |
| June | 23.2° / 15.6 °C | 201 mm | Warmest; monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 20.9° / 15.0 °C | 630 mm | Very wet; Tiger Falls full |
| August | 20.5° / 14.8 °C | 548 mm | Very wet; landslides |
| September | 19.8° / 13.6 °C | 265 mm | Rain easing; green |
| October | 18.6° / 11.1 °C | 56 mm | Clear and crisp |
| November | 15.5° / 7.6 °C | 15 mm | Driest; Himalayan views |
| December | 12.7° / 4.5 °C | 10 mm | Cold, sunny days |
Mussoorie IMD normals (1971–2000) shown as a reference for Chakrata. Full figures: Mussoorie weather.
Snow at Chakrata, Lokhandi and Deoban
Chakrata usually sees a few snowy days between late December and February. The higher forest ridges beyond the town — Lokhandi and Deoban, among deodar and oak — catch snow more often and hold it longer, and on clear winter mornings look out over the snow peaks of the Garhwal Himalaya.
Tiger Falls, a tall waterfall in the forest below Chakrata, is fullest in the monsoon and after it, in August–October; the path down can be slippery in the rain. The meadow of Moila top, with its small wooden temple, is a pleasant walk from April to November.
Nearby weather: Dhanaulti weather and Rishikesh weather.
Chakrata in pictures
The Chakrata hills, Tiger Falls, Moila top and the deodar forests — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Chakrata
Depending on what you are going for.
Snow
A few days in town; more at Lokhandi and Deoban.
Pleasant weather
Mild days, forest walks.
Clear mountain views
Driest months.
Tiger Falls
Fullest after the rain.
Quiet weekend
Far quieter than Mussoorie.
Take care
Heavy rain, landslides on the Kalsi road.
Chakrata trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: warm layers in every season; full winter wear from December to February; a rain jacket and good shoes in the monsoon.
Plan ahead: Chakrata is a quiet cantonment town with few shops and fuel stops; carry what you need and start the drive from Dehradun early, especially in winter and the monsoon.
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Chakrata weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Chakrata today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Chakrata, Mussoorie and Dehradun (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Chakrata?
Yes — on a few days in most winters, usually January–February. Lokhandi and Deoban, higher up, get more.
How cold is Chakrata in December?
Days around 12–13 °C and nights near 4 °C on average, colder on the ridges (Mussoorie IMD reference).
When is the best time to visit Chakrata?
March to June and October to November; January–February for a chance of snow.
How far is Chakrata from Dehradun?
About 90 km via Kalsi — roughly 3 hours by road.
When is Tiger Falls best?
August to October, when it is fullest after the monsoon.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Mussoorie normals 1971–2000 (reference)
- Wikipedia: Chakrata
Photo credits
Cloud over the Chakrata hills — Photo: Manojpanchal90, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tiger Falls near Chakrata — Photo: Daniel Romanson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The hills at Chakrata — Photo: JediPro, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snow peaks from the Jaunsar hills — Photo: RishabhSanta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mist in the deodar forest at Budher — Photo: Puneetcps, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pari temple, Moila Bugyal — Photo: Daniel Romanson, CC0 · Moila top — Photo: Daniel Romanson, CC0 · Terraced hills — Photo: RishabhSanta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tiger Falls — Photo: Aditya Dixit, CC BY-SA 4.0
