Tehri weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for New Tehri and Tehri Lake, IMD 1991–2020 monthly temperatures and rain, the lake activity season, and the best time to go.
- ~1,750 m New Tehri
- ~850 m Tehri Lake
- 15° / 4 °C January (New Tehri)
- Live 3 places
Photo: Rahul upreti, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Tehri has two very different heights: the hill town of New Tehri at about 1,750 m, and Tehri Lake — the reservoir behind the Tehri dam on the Bhagirathi — at about 850 m around Koti Colony. By India Meteorological Department averages for Tehri (1991–2020), January is about 15 °C by day and 3.5 °C at night in the town, and June the warmest month at about 28 °C; the lake shore is several degrees warmer. July and August are the wettest months. For boating and water sports on the lake, October to June is the usual season; October–November and March–April give the most comfortable weather.
- ColdestJanuary — about 15° / 3.5 °C in New Tehri.
- WarmestJune — about 28° / 18 °C in New Tehri; warmer at the lake.
- WettestJuly — about 270 mm.
- Lake activitiesUsually October–June.
- Best monthsOctober–November, March–April.
New Tehri, Tehri Lake and Dhanaulti weather today
New Tehri (about 1,750 m), Tehri Lake at Koti Colony (about 850 m) and Dhanaulti (about 2,250 m) on the way from Mussoorie — 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 —.
Tehri weather by month (IMD 1991–2020)
Average daily high and low temperatures and rainfall for Tehri from the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals. These describe the hill town; Tehri Lake, about 900 m lower, is usually 5–6 °C warmer by day.
| Month | Avg high / low (New Tehri) | Rain | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Warm; good for the lake |
| 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 hill roads |
| 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 |
Source: India Meteorological Department climatological normals 1991–2020 for Tehri. Nearby: Dhanaulti weather · Mussoorie weather · Rishikesh weather.
Tehri Lake: weather and the water-sports season
Tehri Lake is the reservoir behind the Tehri dam, one of the highest dams in India, on the Bhagirathi. The lake is long and narrow, winding between forested ridges; Koti Colony is the main point for boating, jet-skis and other water sports, and floating huts and camps line parts of the shore.
The water level changes through the year — lowest before the monsoon and highest after it — and activities usually run from about October to June, pausing in the monsoon. Winter days by the lake are pleasant and sunny, while New Tehri up the hill is cold at night. In the monsoon, landslides can close the roads from Rishikesh and Chamba.
Weather on the way: Dhanaulti · Mussoorie · Rishikesh · Uttarkashi.
Tehri in pictures
Tehri Lake between the ridges, the dam, the lake by sunrise and in the monsoon — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Tehri
Depending on what you are going for.
Water sports
Boating and jet-skis at Koti Colony.
Pleasant weather
Mild days, cool nights.
Winter sun
Sunny days at the lake; cold nights up the hill.
Road trip
Via Mussoorie, Dhanaulti and Chamba.
Avoid the heat
Warm afternoons at the lake.
Take care
Heavy rain; activities paused.
Tehri trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: warm layers for winter evenings in New Tehri; sun protection on the lake from March to June; rain gear in the monsoon.
Getting there: Tehri Lake is about 80–90 km from Rishikesh, or a scenic drive from Mussoorie through Dhanaulti and Chamba. Cabs: Dehradun taxi service · Rishikesh taxi service.
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Tehri weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Tehri today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for New Tehri, Tehri Lake and Dhanaulti (MET Norway data).
How cold is New Tehri in winter?
January averages about 15 °C by day and 3.5 °C at night (IMD 1991–2020).
Is Tehri Lake warmer than New Tehri?
Yes — the lake is about 900 m lower and usually 5–6 °C warmer by day.
When can you do water sports at Tehri Lake?
Usually from about October to June; activities pause in the monsoon.
Which is the wettest month in Tehri?
July, with about 270 mm of rain.
When is the best time to visit Tehri?
October–November and March–April for the most comfortable weather.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — climatological normals 1991–2020, Tehri
- Wikipedia: Tehri Dam
Photo credits
Tehri lake — Photo: Rahul upreti, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Tehri dam — Photo: Yogendra singh negi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tehri lake bridge — Photo: Clara & James from Auckland, New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Monsoon over the lake — Photo: Prshntsingh733, CC BY-SA 4.0 · View from Pipaldali — Photo: Dr.IMRAN ALI VETS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The reservoir valley — Photo: Atudu, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The lake and its reflections — Photo: Goldi.negi, CC BY-SA 3.0 · A clear day at Tehri — Photo: PahadiBhulli, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Peaks above the lake — Photo: Abhijeet Panwar, CC BY 4.0
