Kotdwar weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Kotdwar, Lansdowne and Pauri, month-by-month temperatures and rain, and what the weather means for the drive into the Garhwal hills.
- ~400 m Kotdwar
- ~40 km to Lansdowne
- ~38 °C May afternoons
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Kotdwar is the gateway town of Pauri Garhwal, at about 400 m where the plains meet the Shivalik hills, with a railway station and the road up to Lansdowne, about 40 km away. Its weather is that of the foothills: May–June afternoons reach the high 30s, the monsoon (July–September) is very wet, and winters are mild by day — around 19–22 °C — with cold, often foggy mornings in December and January. It never snows here. Lansdowne, about 1,300 m higher, is usually 8–10 °C cooler on the same day. October to March is the most comfortable time.
- CoolestJanuary — about 19° / 6 °C; foggy mornings (Roorkee IMD reference).
- HottestMay — about 38 °C by day.
- MonsoonJuly–September; landslides on the Lansdowne road.
- SnowNever in town.
- Best monthsOctober–March.
Kotdwar, Lansdowne and Pauri weather today
Kotdwar (about 400 m), Lansdowne (about 1,700 m) up the hill and Pauri (about 1,800 m) further in — 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 —.
Kotdwar weather by month
Kotdwar has no recent published IMD normals, so the table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Roorkee, on the same foothill belt about 80 km to the west, as a reference. Kotdwar, right at the foot of the hills, usually gets more rain than Roorkee in the monsoon.
| Month | Avg high / low (Roorkee IMD) | Roorkee rain | What to expect in Kotdwar |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1° / 6.4 °C | 28 mm | Coldest; dense morning fog |
| February | 23.6° / 9.2 °C | 46 mm | Pleasant days, cool nights |
| March | 29.6° / 14.1 °C | 27 mm | Warm, pleasant |
| April | 35.4° / 18.9 °C | 10 mm | Hot afternoons |
| May | 38.0° / 23.1 °C | 24 mm | Hottest month |
| June | 37.2° / 24.9 °C | 83 mm | Hot and humid; monsoon arrives |
| July | 33.6° / 25.4 °C | 264 mm | Monsoon; very wet |
| August | 32.9° / 24.9 °C | 281 mm | Wettest; the Khoh runs high |
| September | 32.5° / 23.4 °C | 193 mm | Rain easing |
| October | 31.4° / 18.0 °C | 14 mm | Clear and pleasant |
| November | 27.1° / 11.8 °C | 3 mm | Driest; pleasant |
| December | 22.1° / 7.7 °C | 9 mm | Cool; foggy mornings |
Source: India Meteorological Department climatological normals 1991–2020 for Roorkee, shown as a reference for Kotdwar. Up the hill: Lansdowne weather · Pauri weather.
Kotdwar, Siddhbali and Kanvashram: weather and the drive up
Most trips to Lansdowne start at Kotdwar, by train or by road from Delhi (about 220 km). The road climbs quickly through forest, and Lansdowne is much cooler than the plains — pack a jacket even in summer. In town, the Siddhbali temple stands on a rise above the Khoh river, and Kanvashram, on the Malini river about 14 km away, is linked with the story of Shakuntala.
In December and January, dense morning fog on the plains can slow trains and road traffic; in the monsoon, landslides sometimes close the Lansdowne road for hours. May–June heat is a good reason to head straight up the hill.
Weather in the hills: Lansdowne · Pauri · Haridwar · Jim Corbett.
Kotdwar in pictures
Kotdwar below the hills, Siddhbali temple, Kanvashram on the Malini and the road to Lansdowne — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to travel via Kotdwar
Depending on what you are going for.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; foggy winter mornings.
Lansdowne trips
Lansdowne is 8–10 °C cooler.
Clear skies
Driest months.
Kanvashram
Pleasant for the riverside visit.
Avoid the heat
Afternoons near 38 °C.
Take care
Monsoon; landslides on hill roads.
Kotdwar trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: light cotton from April to September; a sweater for winter mornings; always a warm layer for Lansdowne and Pauri.
Getting there: Kotdwar has a railway station with trains from Delhi; by road it is about 220 km from Delhi via Najibabad. Cab: Dehradun taxi service.
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Kotdwar weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Kotdwar today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Kotdwar, Lansdowne and Pauri (MET Norway data).
How hot is Kotdwar in summer?
May–June afternoons usually reach the high 30s °C.
Does it snow in Kotdwar?
No. Lansdowne and Pauri, higher up, get light snow on a few winter days in some years.
How cold is Kotdwar in winter?
January days are around 19 °C and mornings around 6 °C, often with fog (Roorkee IMD reference).
How far is Lansdowne from Kotdwar?
About 40 km by road, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Kotdwar?
October to March.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Roorkee normals 1991–2020 (reference for Kotdwar)
- Wikipedia: Kotdwar
Photo credits
Kotdwar and the hills — Photo: Mukesh4u, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Siddhbali temple at night — Photo: Anonymous pawn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kotdwar from above — Photo: Akshatha Inamdar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hills around the city — Photo: Navdeep Gusain, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kanvashram — Photo: Akshatha Inamdar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Malini at Kanvashram — Photo: Akshatha Inamdar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forested hills — Photo: Akshatha Inamdar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kotdwar station — Photo: Viajerosoul, CC BY-SA 4.0 · On the road to Lansdowne — Photo: Akhil1514, CC BY-SA 4.0
