Dehradun weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh, IMD 1991–2020 monthly temperatures, rainfall and rainy days, records, and the best time to visit.
- ~640 m Dehradun
- 20° / 7 °C January avg
- 715 mm August rain
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Dehradun sits in the Doon valley at about 640 m, between the Shivalik hills and the Mussoorie ridge. By India Meteorological Department averages (1991–2020), January is about 20 °C by day and 7 °C at night, and May–June are the hottest months at about 34–35 °C. The monsoon is very heavy: July and August each bring over 600 mm of rain on about 20 days a month. October to March is the most pleasant time; it never snows in the city, but Mussoorie, 35 km up the hill, often gets snow in January–February.
- ColdestJanuary — about 20° / 7 °C.
- HottestMay — about 35° / 21 °C.
- WettestAugust — about 715 mm on 22 days.
- Records43.9 °C (June); −1.1 °C (January and February).
- Best monthsOctober–March.
Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh weather today
Dehradun (about 640 m), Mussoorie (about 2,005 m) up the hill and Rishikesh (about 340 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 —.
Dehradun weather by month (IMD 1991–2020)
Average daily high and low temperatures, rainfall and rainy days for Dehradun from the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals, with the record high and low for each month.
| Month | Avg high / low | Rain (rainy days) | Record high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7° / 6.6 °C | 44 mm (2.8) | 28.6° / −1.1 °C |
| February | 22.5° / 9.2 °C | 58 mm (3.8) | 31.2° / −1.1 °C |
| March | 27.4° / 13.1 °C | 46 mm (3.2) | 37.2° / 2.2 °C |
| April | 32.5° / 17.4 °C | 33 mm (2.7) | 40.8° / 7.2 °C |
| May | 35.3° / 21.2 °C | 51 mm (3.8) | 43.1° / 11.4 °C |
| June | 34.1° / 23.2 °C | 231 mm (10.3) | 43.9° / 13.1 °C |
| July | 30.6° / 23.6 °C | 622 mm (20.5) | 40.6° / 12.8 °C |
| August | 30.1° / 23.1 °C | 715 mm (21.6) | 37.2° / 12.4 °C |
| September | 30.1° / 21.3 °C | 306 mm (12.0) | 36.6° / 12.8 °C |
| October | 29.0° / 16.3 °C | 38 mm (2.1) | 36.1° / 8.4 °C |
| November | 25.5° / 11.4 °C | 5 mm (0.4) | 31.0° / 2.8 °C |
| December | 21.7° / 7.6 °C | 13 mm (1.1) | 28.7° / 0.0 °C |
Source: India Meteorological Department climatological normals 1991–2020 for Dehradun; extremes from the IMD record. Up the hill: Mussoorie weather.
Dehradun weather and day trips
The Doon valley’s mild winters make October to March the best time for the city’s sights — the Forest Research Institute, Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani) and Sahastradhara. Winter mornings are often hazy or foggy, clearing to sunny afternoons. From April to June the afternoons are hot; in the monsoon, heavy downpours can cause waterlogging and landslides on the hill roads.
Dehradun is the gateway to the hills: Mussoorie is 35 km away (about 1 hour 30 minutes), Dhanaulti about 60 km and Chakrata about 90 km, while Rishikesh is about 45 km and Haridwar about 55 km down the valley.
Weather on the way: Dhanaulti · Chakrata · Rishikesh · Haridwar.
Dehradun in pictures
The Doon valley, the Forest Research Institute, Robber’s Cave and Sahastradhara — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Dehradun
Depending on what you are going for.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; foggy winter mornings.
Snow nearby
In Mussoorie and Dhanaulti, not the city.
Clear views
Driest months.
Base for the hills
Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Chakrata.
Avoid the heat
Afternoons near 35 °C.
Take care
Very heavy rain.
Dehradun trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a light jacket and sweater for winter evenings; cotton and sun protection from April to June; an umbrella and good shoes in the monsoon. Pack warmer if you are going up to Mussoorie.
Getting around: Jolly Grant airport is about 25 km from the city. Cabs: Dehradun taxi service · Dehradun to Mussoorie taxi.
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Dehradun weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Dehradun today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Dehradun?
No — the city is at about 640 m. Mussoorie, 35 km up the hill, often gets snow in January–February.
How cold is Dehradun in winter?
January averages about 20 °C by day and 7 °C at night; the record low is −1.1 °C.
Which is the hottest month in Dehradun?
May, at about 35 °C by day; the record high is 43.9 °C (June).
Which is the wettest month in Dehradun?
August — about 715 mm on around 22 days.
When is the best time to visit Dehradun?
October to March.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — climatological normals 1991–2020, Dehradun
- Wikipedia: Dehradun
Photo credits
Dehradun below the hills — Photo: Gonesomewhereepic, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forest Research Institute — Photo: Anonymous8010, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dehradun and the Himalayan foothills — Photo: Gonesomewhereepic, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dusk over the hills — Photo: Kafaldiary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The clock tower — Photo: © Lennon Rodgers, 2006, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robber's Cave — Photo: Daniel Romanson, CC0 · Inside Robber's Cave — Photo: Daniel Romanson, CC0 · Sahastradhara — Photo: The anuu, CC BY-SA 4.0 · FRI corridors — Photo: DesiBoy101, CC BY 4.0
