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Feels like 26°C · Humidity 81% · Wind 9 kph
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Dehradun Weather

Monthly climate data, best time to visit & packing tips

Climate Overview

Dehradun enjoys a humid subtropical climate with cool winters, hot summers, and a significant monsoon season. The Doon Valley location provides pleasant weather for most of the year compared to the plains.

Best Time to Visit

March to June and September to November

Best Months
MarchAprilMayOctoberNovember
Monsoon
JulyAugustSeptember
Summer
AprilMayJune
Winter
DecemberJanuaryFebruary

Monthly Weather

MonthMin °CMax °CRainfall (mm)Humidity %Description
January18°5572%Cold winter month with chilly mornings and evenings. Light fog is common. Occasional frost in outlying areas.
February20°6068%Late winter with gradually warming days. Spring flowers begin to appear. Western disturbances may bring occasional rain.
March10°26°4558%Pleasant spring weather. Ideal for sightseeing with comfortable temperatures throughout the day.
April14°33°2045%Warm and dry. Days get noticeably hotter. A good time to visit before the summer peak.
May18°37°3040%Hot summer month. Best time to escape to nearby hill stations like Mussoorie. Occasional thunderstorms provide relief.
June21°38°13062%Hottest month with pre-monsoon showers arriving by mid-June. High humidity builds up as monsoon approaches.
July22°33°42085%Peak monsoon with heavy rainfall. Lush green surroundings. Landslides possible on hill roads. Waterfalls at full glory.
August22°32°41087%Continued heavy monsoon rains. Very green and misty conditions. Check road conditions before hill travel.
September19°31°25080%Retreating monsoon. Rainfall reduces towards month end. Beautiful post-rain landscapes and clear skies emerge.
October13°29°3560%Post-monsoon with clear skies and pleasant weather. One of the best months to visit. Himalayan views are crystal clear.
November24°1055%Early winter with crisp, clear weather. Cool mornings and warm afternoons. Excellent for outdoor activities and trekking.
December18°3070%Peak winter. Cold mornings with dense fog possible. Snow visible on surrounding peaks. Perfect for winter tourism.

Packing Tips by Month

January

Heavy woolens, jacket, gloves

February

Medium woolens, light jacket

March

Light layers, sunscreen

April

Cotton clothes, sunglasses, hat

May

Light cotton, water bottle, sunscreen

June

Light clothes, umbrella, raincoat

July

Raincoat, waterproof shoes, umbrella

August

Rain gear, quick-dry clothes

September

Light layers, umbrella just in case

October

Light jacket for evenings, comfortable clothes

November

Warm layers, light woolens

December

Heavy woolens, warm jacket, thermals