Ranikhet weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Ranikhet, Kausani and Almora, approximate month-by-month temperatures and rain, snow, Himalayan-view months and the best time to go.
- ~1,870 m Ranikhet
- Oct–Feb clearest views
- Jan–Feb chance of snow
- Live 3 places
Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ranikhet is a quiet Kumaon cantonment town on a pine-covered ridge at about 1,870 m, roughly 60 km from Nainital. Winters are cold and sunny: January days are around 14 °C and nights a few degrees above freezing, with light snow on a few days in some winters, usually January–February. Summer days stay mild, in the mid-20s. July and August are the wettest months. The snow peaks of the central Himalaya — Trishul and Nanda Devi among them — are clearest from October to February; March–June and September–November are the most comfortable months to visit.
- ColdestJanuary — days about 14 °C, nights about 4 °C (estimate).
- WarmestMay–June — days about 26 °C.
- SnowLight snow on a few days in some winters.
- Himalayan viewsClearest October–February.
- Best monthsMarch–June, September–November.
Ranikhet, Kausani and Almora weather today
Ranikhet (about 1,870 m), Kausani (about 1,890 m) and Almora (about 1,640 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 —.
Ranikhet weather by month
There are no recent published IMD normals for Ranikhet. The temperatures below are rough estimates: the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Mukteshwar (about 2,170 m), on a similar Kumaon ridge, raised by about 2 °C for Ranikhet’s lower height and rounded. Rain is Mukteshwar’s figure, shown as a guide. For your dates, check the live forecast above.
| Month | Approx. high / low* | Rain (Mukteshwar) | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 4 °C | 46 mm | Coldest; chance of light snow |
| February | 15° / 5 °C | 68 mm | Cold; snow spells possible |
| March | 20° / 8 °C | 47 mm | Cool; rhododendrons |
| April | 24° / 12 °C | 46 mm | Pleasant; orchards in blossom |
| May | 26° / 14 °C | 64 mm | Warmest; main season |
| June | 26° / 16 °C | 159 mm | Monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 23° / 16 °C | 288 mm | Wet; cloud and fog |
| August | 23° / 16 °C | 283 mm | Wet; landslides on roads |
| September | 23° / 15 °C | 229 mm | Rain easing; green hills |
| October | 22° / 11 °C | 30 mm | Clear; Himalayan views return |
| November | 19° / 8 °C | 8 mm | Driest; crisp, clear |
| December | 16° / 6 °C | 18 mm | Cold, sunny days |
*Estimated from Mukteshwar’s IMD normals (1991–2020) adjusted for height — not official Ranikhet records. Nearby: Almora weather · Mukteshwar weather.
Ranikhet weather and what to see
On clear mornings the Himalayan range — Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti and their neighbours — stretches across the northern horizon. The air is clearest from October to February, especially after rain; from April to June haze often hides the peaks.
Around the town, the Chaubatia orchards (about 10 km) blossom in spring and fruit in late summer, the golf course at Upat (about 5 km) is green after the monsoon, and Bhalu Dam is an easy walk from Chaubatia. Kausani, with an even wider view of the range, is a few hours’ drive away.
Weather nearby: Kausani · Almora · Nainital · Mukteshwar.
Ranikhet in pictures
The Himalayan panorama, the town on its ridge, Chaubatia’s orchards and the pine forest — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Ranikhet
Depending on what you are going for.
Himalayan views
Clearest air; cold mornings.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; orchards in blossom.
Snow chance
Light snow in some winters.
Autumn
Green hills, dry roads.
Quiet escape
Less crowded than Nainital.
Take care
Heavy rain and landslides.
Ranikhet trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket and layers from November to February; a light jacket for summer evenings; rain gear in the monsoon.
Getting there: the nearest railway station is Kathgodam, about 80 km by road; Ranikhet is about 60 km from Nainital and 50 km from Almora. Cab: Nainital taxi service.
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Ranikhet weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Ranikhet today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Ranikhet, Kausani and Almora (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Ranikhet?
Light snow falls on a few days in some winters, usually in January or February; it does not happen every year.
How cold is Ranikhet in winter?
January days are about 14 °C and nights about 4 °C (an estimate), colder after snow.
When can you see the Himalaya from Ranikhet?
Most clearly from October to February, especially after rain.
Which are the wettest months in Ranikhet?
July and August.
When is the best time to visit Ranikhet?
March–June and September–November; October–February for the clearest mountain views.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Mukteshwar normals 1991–2020 (height-adjusted estimate)
- Wikipedia: Ranikhet
Photo credits
The Himalaya from Ranikhet — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ranikhet town — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Peaks above the ridges — Photo: Original: Harshit SR Derivative work: UnpetitproleX, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chaubatia orchards — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ranikhet in winter — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pine forest — Photo: Ravi Dwivedi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ranikhet hillside — Photo: sushanta mohanta sin…, CC BY 3.0 · Himalayan view — Photo: Parokash, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhalu Dam — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0
