AI-generatedAlmora at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 2,014 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,600 m
Climate in Almora
Almora has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Almora is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Almora
The best time to visit Almora is from October to April. Hiking and mountain trips are best from July to April, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 612 mm.
Almora through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Almora in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Almora in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Almora in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Almora in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jul – Apr
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1217:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:57–06:44 · evening 17:10–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:57 · evening 17:57–18:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Almora compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Almora in October?
In October, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min06:12 – 17:42
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Almora
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Almora (score 88 and 92). In November, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. November has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 10 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Almora month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January16° · 5.9 h
In January, Almora is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in January83February18° · 6.1 h
In February, Almora is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in February85March22° · 7.0 h
In March, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in March82April26° · 7.9 h
In April, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in April57May28° · 7.8 h
In May, Almora is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in May38June28° · 6.2 h
In June, Almora is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 252 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in June42July26° · 3.5 h
In July, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 612 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in July44August26° · 3.6 h
In August, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 545 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in August50September26° · 5.0 h
In September, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 252 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in September88October24° · 6.8 h
In October, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in October92November22° · 6.7 h
In November, Almora is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in November92December19° · 6.5 h
In December, Almora is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Almora.
Almora in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Almora
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 90 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 16° | 4° | 5.9 h | 6 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 18° | 5° | 6.1 h | 8 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 22° | 8° | 7.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 26° | 12° | 7.9 h | 7 | 39 |
| MayMay | 57 | 28° | 15° | 7.8 h | 12 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 28° | 18° | 6.2 h | 18 | 252 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 26° | 19° | 3.5 h | 30 | 612 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 26° | 19° | 3.6 h | 29 | 545 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 26° | 17° | 5.0 h | 20 | 252 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 6 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 22° | 9° | 6.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 19° | 6° | 6.5 h | 3 | 19 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.60° N, 79.66° E · 1,600 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Almora
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Almora, 59 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Almora: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Almora has about 6 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Almora
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Almora
How breezy and how cloudy Almora is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Almora typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Almora: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Almora
How often the day gets hot in Almora (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Almora has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Almora
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Almora in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Almora has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,820 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Almora vs Nainital
In October the holiday weather in Almora and Nainital is about equally good (score 88 vs 88). During the day Nainital is 3 °C cooler than Almora.
| in October | Almora | Nainital |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Almora ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Chakrata20°89
- 2AlmoraThis page24°88
- 3Nainital21°88
- 4Mussoorie23°86
- 5Dehradun29°83
- 6Devprayag29°82
- 7Haridwar31°72
- 8Moradabad31°71
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Frequently asked questions about Almora
When is the best time to visit Almora?
The best time to visit Almora is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Almora?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Almora?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 612 mm. The driest month is November with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Almora get?
Almora gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Almora in?
Almora is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Almora?
A nonstop flight from London to Almora takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Almora?
Almora has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 53, summer holidays 43, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 88.