Uttarakhand weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli, winter temperatures for every hill station, where and when it snows, and the best time to go.
- ~300–3,800 m Haridwar to Kedarkantha
- Jan–Feb snow season
- Jul–Aug heavy rain
- Live 4 places
Photo: Paul Hamilton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Uttarakhand’s weather changes sharply with height. In Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Haldwani (about 300–650 m) winters are mild and May–June very hot (35–40 °C). In Mussoorie and Nainital (about 2,000 m), January days are around 10–11 °C and nights 2–3 °C, with snow on some days. Higher up — Auli, Chopta, Kedarkantha, Harsil — snow is reliable from late December to March. The monsoon (July–August) brings heavy rain and landslides across the state. For most places, March–June and October–December are the best months; come in January–February for snow.
- For snowAuli, Chopta, Kedarkantha, Harsil, Dhanaulti, Mukteshwar — January–February.
- Hill stations in JanuaryMussoorie ~10° / 3 °C, Nainital ~11° / 2 °C (IMD).
- HeatHaridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun: 35–40 °C in May–June.
- MonsoonJuly–August; landslide risk.
- Char Dham 2026Kedarnath closes 11 Nov, Badrinath 16 Nov.
Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli weather today
Dehradun (about 640 m), Mussoorie (about 2,005 m), Nainital (about 2,084 m) and Auli (about 2,500–3,050 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 —.
Uttarakhand weather by place: January temperatures and best time
Height, January average and the best months for each place. IMD figures are used where the place has its own station; elsewhere the page notes the reference station or an estimate. Each name links to its own page with a live forecast and the full month-by-month table.
| Place | Height | January (day / night) | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | ~315 m | 19.1° / 6.4 °C (Roorkee IMD ref.) | October–March; Ardh Kumbh Jan–Apr 2027 |
| Rishikesh | ~340 m | ~20° / 7 °C (Dehradun IMD ref.) | October–March |
| Jim Corbett (Ramnagar) | ~350 m | 19.1° / 6.4 °C (Roorkee IMD ref.) | November–June (safari) |
| Haldwani–Kathgodam | ~425 m | 19.1° / 6.4 °C (Roorkee IMD ref.) | October–March |
| Kotdwar | ~400 m | 19.1° / 6.4 °C (Roorkee IMD ref.) | October–March |
| Dehradun | ~640 m | 19.7° / 6.6 °C (IMD) | October–March |
| Uttarkashi | ~1,160 m | ~16° / 3 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Bhimtal | ~1,370 m | ~15° / 6 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Pithoragarh | ~1,600 m | ~16° / 5 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Champawat | ~1,615 m | ~16° / 5 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Almora | ~1,640 m | ~16° / 5 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Lansdowne | ~1,700 m | 15.1° / 3.5 °C (Tehri IMD ref.) | March–June, Oct–Dec |
| New Tehri | ~1,750 m | 15.1° / 3.5 °C (IMD) | Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr |
| Pauri | ~1,800 m | 15.1° / 3.5 °C (Tehri IMD ref.) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Ranikhet | ~1,870 m | ~14° / 4 °C (estimate) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Joshimath | ~1,875 m | 11.0° / 2.0 °C (IMD) | March–June, Sept–Nov |
| Mussoorie | ~2,005 m | 10.3° / 2.8 °C (IMD) | March–June, Oct–Dec |
| Nainital | ~2,084 m | 10.9° / 1.7 °C (IMD) | March–June, Oct–Dec |
| Chakrata | ~2,118 m | ~10° / 3 °C (Mussoorie IMD ref.) | March–June, Oct–Nov |
| Mukteshwar | 2,171 m | 12.1° / 1.7 °C (IMD) | October–February (views) |
| Munsiyari | ~2,200 m | ~12° / 2 °C (Mukteshwar IMD ref.) | March–June, Oct–Nov |
| Dhanaulti | ~2,250 m | ~9° / 1 °C (estimate) | Snow: January–February |
| Auli | ~2,500–3,050 m | Snow; skiing | January–March |
| Harsil | ~2,620 m | ~6° / −3 °C (estimate) | January (snow), April–June |
| Chopta–Tungnath | ~2,680 m | ~6° / −3 °C (estimate) | April–June, Oct–Nov |
| Gangotri | ~3,100 m | Closed; deep snow | May–June, Sept–Oct |
| Yamunotri | ~3,290 m | Closed; deep snow | May–June, Sept–Oct |
| Badrinath | ~3,300 m | Closed; deep snow | May–June, Sept–Oct |
| Kedarnath | ~3,583 m | Closed; deep snow | May–June, Sept–Oct |
| Kedarkantha | ~3,800 m (summit) | −5 to −10 °C at camp | December–March (snow trek) |
IMD = India Meteorological Department climatological normals; “ref.” = a nearby station shown as a reference; “estimate” = a nearby station adjusted for height. All pages: Mountain weather.
Where and when does it snow in Uttarakhand?
The most reliable snow falls on the high places — Auli, Chopta–Tungnath, Kedarkantha and Harsil — usually from late December to March. Closest to Delhi, Dhanaulti, Mussoorie’s Lal Tibba and the ridges above Chakrata are the best bets in January–February, along with Mukteshwar in Kumaon.
Nainital town and Lansdowne get snow only on a few days in some winters; Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Haldwani and Kotdwar never do. Snow comes with western disturbances — check the live forecast above a few days before you travel. More: Uttarakhand snowfall 2026-27.
Char Dham: Kedarnath closes on 11 November 2026 and Badrinath on 16 November — Char Dham closing dates 2026.
Uttarakhand in pictures
Mussoorie, Nainital, Kedarnath, Chopta and Gangotri — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Uttarakhand
Depending on what you are going for.
Snow
Auli, Chopta, Kedarkantha, Dhanaulti, Mukteshwar.
Escape the heat
Mussoorie, Nainital, Lansdowne, Munsiyari.
Clear Himalaya
Mukteshwar, Kausani, Munsiyari, Chopta.
Rafting
Rishikesh.
Char Dham
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri.
Take care
Heavy rain and landslides.
Uttarakhand trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: full winter wear for the hill stations from December to February; a down jacket, thermals and good boots for high places and treks; rain gear in the monsoon; cotton and sun protection for the plains in May–June.
Keep a spare day: snow in winter and landslides in the monsoon can close hill roads at short notice. Start early and reach before dark.
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Uttarakhand weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Uttarakhand today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli (MET Norway data); every place in the table has its own live forecast page.
When does it snow in Uttarakhand?
On the high places (Auli, Chopta, Kedarkantha, Harsil) from late December to March; in Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Mukteshwar and Nainital on some days in January–February.
Where can I see snow near Delhi in Uttarakhand?
Dhanaulti, Mussoorie’s Lal Tibba and the ridges above Chakrata give the best chance in January–February.
What is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
March–June and October–December for most places; January–February for snow.
Is it safe to visit Uttarakhand in the monsoon?
July–August bring heavy rain and frequent landslides; if you go, keep spare days and check road conditions.
When does Kedarnath close in 2026?
On 11 November 2026 at 8:30 am; Badrinath closes on 16 November.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — climatological normals
Photo credits
Mussoorie's ridge in snow — Photo: Paul Hamilton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kedarnath below the snow peaks — Photo: Mohit_devli, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nainital around its lake — Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tungnath in winter — Photo: Vvnataraj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Himalaya from Mussoorie — Photo: Nagesh Kamath from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gangotri on the Bhagirathi — Photo: Dhwani Shree, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rhododendrons at Chopta — Photo: Ssteaj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Kedarnath peaks from Chopta — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · Naini lake from Snow View — Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0
