Best time to visit Dehradun, India

Our verdict

The best time to visit Dehradun is October-November

While Dehradun is a popular destination to visit all year round, October-November is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 36℃ (96℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 39℃ (103℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 4℃ (38℉).

The days are longest in Dehradun in May, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. August sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in November instead.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Dehradun. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

November

Most daylight

May

Planning a trip to
Dehradun? →

*Support us by clicking the links above and making a booking with our partners. It's completely free for you, and it helps us make this site even more awesome! We'll <3 you for it.

Dehradun seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Dehradun as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Dehradun is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Dehradun

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Dehradun for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Dehradun climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Dehradun for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

Jump to:

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Dehradun in January

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 46%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 6 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dehradun in February

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average humidity: 45%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 6 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in February, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Dehradun in March

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 37%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Dehradun in April

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 28%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Dehradun in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 28%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Dehradun in June

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 40%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Dehradun in July

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 220mm (9") over 26 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Dehradun in August

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 238mm (9") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Dehradun in September

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 109mm (4") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Dehradun in October

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 55%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Dehradun in November

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.


Dehradun in December

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 41%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 2 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dehradun in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Dehradun is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 36℃ (96℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Dehradun is generally around November. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in November first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Dehradun is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Dehradun, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

Dehradun map