Best Time to Visit Dehradun

April to June & November to January is Best Season to Visit Dehradun

December to January & May to June is Peak Season in Dehradun

Minimum Temperature in Dehradun

7°C

Maximum Temperature in Dehradun

33°C

Present Temperature in Dehradun

Winter Season:

Winter is probably the most awaited season of all. The winter months in Dehradun slowly creep in by the beginning of November and go all the way up to March. The temperature in winter sinks down to 3°C and the hill station experiences snowfall and chilly air. This season has a beautiful charm with misty days and cold nights. Tourists looking for a romantic getaway with your better half and want to enjoy the snowy landscape should visit Dehradun in winter.  Heavy woolen clothes should be carried while visiting Dehradun during winter. One of the popular events not to miss during the winter season in Dehradun is the Magh Mela celebrated in the month of January. Also, there is the Jhanda Mela which is celebrated by the Sikhs in the month of March. Hotels are also usually expensive during the winter season and advance booking is mandatory.

Summer Season:

April to June marks the summer season of Dehradun. This is the peak tourism season and the best time to visit the town as the weather remains pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and adventure activities. The summer temperature in Dehradun is usually around 28°C. The pleasant climate and calm surroundings around the city make it a surreal escape from the hustle and bustle. In this season tourists can also enjoy trekking and hiking in Dehradun. This coupled with the end-of-academic year holidays makes summer the most popular season here. It would be wise to book your hotel rooms and tickets early on as hotels here are almost always completely booked during the summer.

Monsoon Season:

July to September is the monsoon season to visit Dehradun. The climate remains wet throughout as the town receives around 1896mm average rainfall. Since Dehradun has a hilly terrain, it is most susceptible to landslides and roadblocks, making it unsafe for tourists. If the tourists are fond of raw beauty of nature with rains and admire the magnificence of nature in the hills then Dehradun is the place. For the offbeat traveler, the town has lush greenery, fewer crowds, and discounted rates too. For those seeking to travel on a smaller budget, this is the right time to get heavy discounts on hotels. Some of the popular attractions in Dehradun are Robber’s Cave, Rajaji National Park, Lakshman Sidhh, Tapkeshwar Mandir, Mansi Deer Park, Sahasardhara and Sericulture Centre.