Weather in Uttarakhand

In winters, Uttarakhand is very cold and sometimes extremely cold with the mercury dipping incredibly low, and many places receive regular snowfalls. The high altitude mountainous areas remain covered with snow for most parts of the year. The snowy peaks of the Himalayas act as a natural cooler not only to the immediate surrounding areas but also to the rest of India. Uttarakhand temperature during the winter season ranges from sub-zero to about 15° Celsius. The winter season in Uttarakhand generally extends from October to February.

Summer, in most places of Uttarakhand, is mostly pleasant, but some places do have a hot climate. The temperatures, in places like Haridwar and Rishikesh, can reach the 40° Celsius mark. Coupled with the humidity, this can be pretty uncomfortable and the summer season of Uttarakhand extends from March to June. In summer the weather condition in Uttarakhand is pleasantly warm but sometimes the temperature goes very high.

During July to September, lies the monsoon season of Uttarakhand. The temperature ranges from 15 to 25° Celsius at most of the places. The state receives approximately 90% of its annual rainfall in this season. It is also one of the most pleasant seasons of Uttarakhand.