Dehradun climate
Dehradun (Uttarakhand, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 1,294 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dehradun climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 371.5 |
| Feb | 2271 | 1050 | 1660 | 431.7 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1457 | 2069 | 391.5 |
| Apr | 3391 | 1965 | 2678 | 301.2 |
| May | 3799 | 2373 | 3086 | 451.8 |
| Jun | 3798 | 2577 | 3188 | 1626.4 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2983 | 36915 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 36514 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2271 | 2678 | 1696.6 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 170.7 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2169 | 1049 | 1559 | 120.5 |
| Year | 3799 | 846 | 2373 | 1,29451 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 54% | 3.4 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 50% | 58% | 4.2 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 44% | 55% | 5.4 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 38% | 59% | 6.3 | 12:52 |
| May | 34% | 59% | 6.9 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 50% | 68% | 6.3 | 14:05 |
| Jul | 79% | 86% | 4.8 | 13:55 |
| Aug | 86% | 85% | 4.6 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 80% | 64% | 5.1 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 62% | 42% | 5.2 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 50% | 40% | 4.2 | 10:35 |
| Dec | 46% | 44% | 3.6 | 10:12 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dehradun is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.4 °C31.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,294 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 70% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–December. The wettest month is July (369 mm15 in), the driest is November (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 34% in May to 86% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dehradun
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–March. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 6 mm0.2 in to 43 mm1.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (369 mm15 in) and humid (79% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dehradun
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2781 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 1457 to 23 °C73 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 299 mm12 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1355 to 22 °C71 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Dehradun compares
The nearest larger place is Chandigarh, about 128 km to the west. Compared with it, Dehradun is on average 1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler. It receives 23% more precipitation (1,294 mm51 in vs 1,053 mm41 in). The difference is largest in May (3.6 °C6.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Dehradun is the 370th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 92nd wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Birendranagar (Nepal, Cwa), Hetauda (Nepal, Cwa) and New Mirpur City (Pakistan, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Haridwar 44 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,289 mm51 in
- Climate in Roorkee 53 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,289 mm51 in
- Climate in Saharanpur 61 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Climate in Yamuna Nagar 75 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Climate in Muzaffarnagar 100 km · 25 °C77 °F · 986 mm39 in
- Climate in Shimla 120 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,093 mm43 in
- Climate in Thanesar 122 km · 25 °C77 °F · 915 mm36 in
- Climate in Karnal 123 km · 25 °C77 °F · 755 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dehradun?
June is the warmest month in Dehradun. Its average high is 37 °C (98 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dehradun?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (66 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dehradun?
July is the wettest month with about 369 mm (14.5 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Dehradun?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,404 m, while Dehradun lies at about 664 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.8 °C8.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.