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Usual weather in Himalayan North

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Himalayan North? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Himalayan North

Himalayan North is part of India. India is a huge country, so the climate of India varies - from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north. There is arid desert in the west, tundra and glaciers in the north, and humid tropical regions in the southwest. Four main seasons can be distinguished here: winter from December to February, summer from March to May, a monsoon rainy season from June to September, and a post-monsoon period from October to November.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alchi, Almora, Anantnag, Auli, Badrinath, Bageshwar, Baijnath, Bharmour, Bhowali, Bigul, Bilaspur, Binsar, Bir, Chail, Chakrata, Chamba, Chhitkul, Chindi, Chowari, Corbett National Park, Dalhousie, Dehradun, Dhanaulti, Dharamsala, Dunagiri, Dwarahat, Gangotri, Garhwal, Ghangaria, Great Himalayan National Park, Gulmarg, Hamirpur, Haridwar, Harsil, Himachal Pradesh, Jageshwar, Jaisinghpur, Jammu, Jammu Division, Jammu and Kashmir, Jawalamukhi, Jogindernagar, Joshimath, Kalpa, Kangra, Kargil, Kasauli, Kashmir Valley, Kathgodam, Katra, Kausani, Kaza, Kedarnath, Keylong, Khajjiar, Khir Ganga, Ki, Kibber, Kinnaur, Kotdwar, Kufri, Kullu, Kumaon, Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti, Lamayuru, Lansdowne, Leh, Manali, Mandi, Mukteshwar, Munsyari, Mussoorie, Naina Devi, Nainital, Nako, Nanda Devi National Park, Nubra Valley, Nurpur, Pahalgam, Palampur, Parvati Valley, Patnitop, Peora, Pithoragarh, Poonch, Pragpur, Prashar Lake, Pulwama, Rampur, Ranikhet, Rarang, Rewalsar, Rishikesh, Rohru, Roorkee, Sangla, Sarahan, Shey, Shimla, Sidhbari, Sirmaur, Solan, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Tashijong, Tehri, Thanedar, Udhampur, Una, Uri, Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi, Valley of Flowers National Park, Vikasnagar, Wuyan, Yamunotri, Zanskar.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Shimla and in many other cities. The warmest month here is June, the average maximum temperature is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉).

When travelling around Himalayan North, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in India is Kanchenjunga (8586 m) and the lowest point is Indian Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Himalayan North. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in January is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in January is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.35 ℃ (48.83 ℉). The average rainfall is 58.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:20 and at the end of the month 10:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in February is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in February is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.9 ℃ (37.22 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.35 ℃ (48.83 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.9 ℃ (53.42 ℉). The average rainfall is 63.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:04 and at the end of the month 11:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in March is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in March is 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.9 ℃ (53.42 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.75 ℃ (62.15 ℉). The average rainfall is 60.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:59 and at the end of the month 12:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in April is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in April is 19.5 ℃ (67.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.75 ℃ (62.15 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). The average rainfall is 45.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:55 and at the end of the month 13:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in May is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in May is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.7 ℃ (58.46 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). The average rainfall is 63.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:43 and at the end of the month 14:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in June is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in June is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). The average rainfall is 164.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:09 and at the end of the month 14:08.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in July is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in July is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.65 ℃ (69.17 ℉). The average rainfall is 413.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:08 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:59 and at the end of the month 13:42.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in August is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in August is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.65 ℃ (69.17 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.5 ℃ (67.1 ℉). The average rainfall is 387.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:20 and at the end of the month 12:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in September is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in September is 19.3 ℃ (66.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.5 ℃ (67.1 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.85 ℃ (65.93 ℉). The average rainfall is 210.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:27 and at the end of the month 11:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in October is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in October is 18.4 ℃ (65.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.85 ℃ (65.93 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.15 ℃ (61.07 ℉). The average rainfall is 38.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:31 and at the end of the month 11:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in November is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in November is 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.3 ℃ (45.14 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.15 ℃ (61.07 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). The average rainfall is 12 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:40 and at the end of the month 10:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Himalayan North in December is this: The average highest temperature in Himalayan North in December is 11.3 ℃ (52.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The average rainfall is 22.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:09 and at the end of the month 10:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Himalayan North in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Srinagartemperature: - highest temperature: 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉)lowest temperature: -1.8 ℃ (28.76 ℉)rainfall: 41.9mmrainy days: -
Dehraduntemperature: - highest temperature: 20.8 ℃ (69.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉)rainfall: 24.6mmrainy days: -
Dharamsalatemperature: - highest temperature: 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉)lowest temperature: 7.5 ℃ (45.5 ℉)rainfall: 55.3mmrainy days: -
Jammutemperature: - highest temperature: 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉)lowest temperature: 9.1 ℃ (48.38 ℉)rainfall: 33.4mmrainy days: -
Mukteshwartemperature: - highest temperature: 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉)lowest temperature: 3.7 ℃ (38.66 ℉)rainfall: 23.2mmrainy days: -
Shimlatemperature: - highest temperature: 11.3 ℃ (52.34 ℉)lowest temperature: 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉)rainfall: 22.9mmrainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.