AI-generatedChakrata at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 1,427 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,110 m
Climate in Chakrata
Chakrata has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. June is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Chakrata is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chakrata
The best time to visit Chakrata is from October to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 300 mm.
Chakrata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chakrata in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Chakrata in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Chakrata in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Chakrata in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 11–14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: October – November
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 – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:52 · evening 17:16–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:03–18:13
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 Chakrata compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Chakrata in October?
In October, Chakrata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chakrata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:20 – 17:48
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 19 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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 Chakrata
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 Chakrata (score 89 and 93). In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 6.8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chakrata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January11° · 5.8 h
In January, Chakrata is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in January58February12° · 5.8 h
In February, Chakrata is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in February73March16° · 6.8 h
In March, Chakrata is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in March72April20° · 7.5 h
In April, Chakrata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in April71May23° · 8.0 h
In May, Chakrata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in May62June24° · 6.7 h
In June, Chakrata is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in June54July23° · 4.1 h
In July, Chakrata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 300 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in July53August23° · 3.9 h
In August, Chakrata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 272 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in August61September22° · 5.4 h
In September, Chakrata is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in September89October20° · 7.0 h
In October, Chakrata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in October93November17° · 6.8 h
In November, Chakrata is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in November80December14° · 6.4 h
In December, Chakrata is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Chakrata.
Chakrata in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chakrata
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 53 | 11° | −1° | 5.8 h | 8 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 12° | −1° | 5.8 h | 10 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 16° | 3° | 6.8 h | 13 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 20° | 6° | 7.5 h | 15 | 87 |
| MayMay | 71 | 23° | 11° | 8.0 h | 16 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 24° | 14° | 6.7 h | 19 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 23° | 16° | 4.1 h | 26 | 300 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 23° | 16° | 3.9 h | 26 | 272 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 22° | 14° | 5.4 h | 17 | 144 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 20° | 8° | 7.0 h | 6 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 17° | 4° | 6.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 14° | 1° | 6.4 h | 4 | 30 |
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
30.70° N, 77.86° E · 2,110 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Chakrata
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 7.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Chakrata, 61 % 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
Rain in Chakrata: 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, Chakrata has about 6 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Chakrata
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Chakrata
How breezy and how cloudy Chakrata 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 Chakrata typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 19 % of the sky over Chakrata: mostly clear, with about 7.0 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.
Snow
Snow in Chakrata
Snow is possible in Chakrata, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
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- possible
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In October, it hardly ever snows in Chakrata.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Chakrata
Weather for your travel dates
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Chakrata 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.
Chakrata has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 30 min
- Distance
- 6,610 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Chakrata vs Mussoorie
In October the holiday weather in Chakrata and Mussoorie is about equally good (score 89 vs 86). During the day Mussoorie is 3 °C warmer than Chakrata.
| in October | Chakrata | Mussoorie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Dec | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
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In October, Chakrata ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dharamshala25°91
- 2ChakrataThis page20°89
- 3Almora24°89
- 4Nainital21°88
- 5Mussoorie23°86
- 6Dehradun29°83
- 7Devprayag29°82
- 8Manali21°80
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Frequently asked questions about Chakrata
When is the best time to visit Chakrata?
The best time to visit Chakrata is from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chakrata?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Chakrata?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 300 mm. The driest month is November with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chakrata get?
Chakrata gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in August there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Chakrata in?
Chakrata is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chakrata?
A nonstop flight from London to Chakrata takes about 8 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chakrata?
Chakrata has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 69, summer holidays 53, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 67.