Lansdowne weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Lansdowne, Rishikesh and Dehradun, month-by-month temperatures and rain, monsoon fog, and the best time for a weekend trip.
- ~1,700 m Lansdowne
- 44 km from Kotdwar
- Mar–Jun busiest season
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Photo: Priyambada Nath, CC BY 2.0
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Lansdowne is a quiet cantonment hill town at about 1,700 m in Pauri Garhwal, 44 km above Kotdwar and a popular weekend escape from Delhi. Its weather is close to Tehri’s: by India Meteorological Department averages for Tehri (1991–2020), January is about 15 °C by day and 3–4 °C at night, and May–June about 27–28 °C. Snow is rare — a light fall on a few winters, usually in January. July and August bring heavy rain and thick fog through the pine and oak forest. The best months are March–June and October–December.
- ColdestJanuary — about 15° / 3–4 °C.
- WarmestJune — about 28° / 18 °C.
- SnowRare; a light fall on some winters, usually January.
- WettestJuly–August; heavy fog.
- Best monthsMarch–June, October–December.
Lansdowne, Rishikesh and Dehradun weather today
Lansdowne (about 1,700 m), Rishikesh (about 340 m) and Dehradun (about 640 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 —.
Lansdowne weather by month
Lansdowne has no published IMD averages. Tehri, at about 1,750 m in the same Garhwal hills, is almost the same height, so the table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Tehri as the reference.
| Month | Avg high / low (Tehri IMD) | Rain | What to expect in Lansdowne |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1° / 3.5 °C | 51 mm | Coldest; frosty mornings; rare snow |
| February | 16.5° / 5.2 °C | 83 mm | Cool; rain spells |
| March | 21.6° / 9.1 °C | 60 mm | Pleasant; rhododendrons |
| April | 25.3° / 12.5 °C | 45 mm | Warm, clear days |
| May | 27.6° / 15.1 °C | 55 mm | Busy summer weekends |
| June | 28.2° / 17.7 °C | 120 mm | Warmest; monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 26.0° / 18.5 °C | 272 mm | Wet; heavy fog |
| August | 25.9° / 18.5 °C | 227 mm | Wet; landslides on the Kotdwar road |
| September | 25.7° / 16.6 °C | 117 mm | Rain easing; green |
| October | 23.5° / 11.5 °C | 20 mm | Clear and dry; best views |
| November | 20.0° / 7.3 °C | 6 mm | Driest; crisp days |
| December | 17.1° / 4.5 °C | 20 mm | Cool, sunny days, cold nights |
Tehri IMD normals (1991–2020) shown as a reference for Lansdowne. Nearby: Kotdwar weather · Pauri weather · Rishikesh weather · Mussoorie weather.
Does it snow in Lansdowne?
Only rarely. Lansdowne is lower than Mussoorie or Nainital, and in most winters it sees frost and cold, clear days rather than snow; a light snowfall comes on some winters, usually in January, and seldom lasts. For more reliable snow within reach of Delhi, look at Dhanaulti or Chopta.
In the monsoon, cloud and fog roll through the pine and oak forest for days at a time — lovely for a quiet stay, but the road up from Kotdwar can be slow with landslides. From October to December, the air is clearest and the snow peaks of the Garhwal Himalaya show on the northern horizon from the town’s viewpoints.
Lansdowne is home to the regimental centre of the Garhwal Rifles, and the cantonment keeps the town clean and quiet. Walks around Bhulla Tal, the old churches and the ridge viewpoints are pleasant in any dry month.
Lansdowne in pictures
Lansdowne’s forests, fog, churches and views — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Lansdowne
Depending on what you are going for.
Weekend from Delhi
Escape the heat; book early for May–June.
Clear mountain views
Driest months.
Quiet and cool
Cold nights, few visitors.
Fog and forest
Misty walks; slower roads.
Rhododendrons
Forest in bloom.
Take care
Landslides on the Kotdwar road.
Lansdowne trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a light jacket from March to June; warm layers and a jacket from November to February; rain gear in the monsoon.
Getting there: Lansdowne is about 44 km from Kotdwar, the nearest railway station, and roughly 250–260 km from Delhi — a five-to-six-hour drive. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant near Dehradun, about 152 km away.
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Lansdowne weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Lansdowne today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Lansdowne, Rishikesh and Dehradun (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Lansdowne?
Rarely — a light fall on some winters, usually in January. Dhanaulti and Chopta are better bets for snow.
What is the temperature in Lansdowne in December?
About 17 °C by day and 4–5 °C at night on average (Tehri IMD reference).
When is the best time to visit Lansdowne?
March to June and October to December.
Is Lansdowne good in the monsoon?
It is green and foggy, and quiet — but July–August bring heavy rain and landslides on the Kotdwar road.
How far is Lansdowne from Delhi?
Roughly 250–260 km, via Meerut and Kotdwar — about five to six hours by road.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Tehri normals 1991–2020 (reference)
- Wikipedia: Lansdowne, India
Photo credits
The Garhwal hills from Lansdowne — Photo: Priyambada Nath, CC BY 2.0 · Fog over the Lansdowne forest — Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0 · Lansdowne in the monsoon — Photo: Navdeep Gusain, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mist in the pines — Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0 · St Mary's church — Photo: Sanyam Bahga, CC BY-SA 3.0 · An old church in Lansdowne — Photo: Maindola.amit, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bhulla Tal — Photo: Navdeep Gusain, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The pine forest — Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0 · Bhulla Tal from the shore — Photo: Arhan Khan 2014, CC BY 4.0
