AI-generatedDehradun at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 1,374 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 664 m
Climate in Dehradun
Dehradun has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Dehradun is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1917:48
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 06:04–06:51 · evening 17:16–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:04 · evening 18:03–18:12
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.
What is the weather like in Dehradun in October?
In October, Dehradun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:19 – 17:48
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 13 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Dehradun
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 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Dehradun, 66 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Dehradun
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 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Dehradun: 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, Dehradun has about 4 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dehradun
How breezy and how cloudy Dehradun 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 Dehradun typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 13 % of the sky over Dehradun: mostly clear, with about 7.6 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 Dehradun
How often the day gets hot in Dehradun (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, Dehradun has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dehradun
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May. 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 122 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 85 | 17° | 4° | 6.6 h | 5 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 20° | 6° | 7.0 h | 6 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 25° | 10° | 7.8 h | 6 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 31° | 15° | 8.4 h | 5 | 26 |
| MayMay | 50 | 33° | 19° | 8.8 h | 9 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 32° | 22° | 7.2 h | 15 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 29° | 23° | 4.4 h | 29 | 424 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 28° | 23° | 4.2 h | 28 | 395 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 28° | 20° | 5.5 h | 19 | 174 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 26° | 14° | 7.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 23° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 19° | 6° | 7.3 h | 2 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
30.32° N, 78.03° E · 664 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Dehradun
The best time to visit Dehradun is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 424 mm.
Dehradun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dehradun in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Dehradun in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Dehradun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Dehradun in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dehradun for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dehradun
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 Dehradun (score 95 and 96). In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 96 |
| Day high | 26° | 23° |
| Night low | 14° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Dehradun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January17° · 7 h
In January, Dehradun is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in January89February20° · 7 h
In February, Dehradun is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in February93March25° · 8 h
In March, Dehradun is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in March72April31° · 8 h
In April, Dehradun is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in April50May33° · 9 h
In May, Dehradun is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in May37June32° · 7 h
In June, Dehradun is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in June44July29° · 4 h
In July, Dehradun is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 424 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in July47August28° · 4 h
In August, Dehradun is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 395 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in August53September28° · 6 h
In September, Dehradun is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 174 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in September95October26° · 8 h
In October, Dehradun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in October96November23° · 8 h
In November, Dehradun is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
Dehradun in November94December19° · 7 h
In December, Dehradun is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dehradun.
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Dehradun vs. Mussoorie
In October Dehradun has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs. 87). During the day Mussoorie is 6 °C cooler than Dehradun. Mussoorie gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Dehradun | Mussoorie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Dehradun ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- DehradunThis page26°95
- 2Dharamshala21°91
- 3Nainital19°88
- 4Mussoorie20°86
- 5Chandigarh30°79
- 6Hastinapur30°76
- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
Planning a trip to Dehradun
Weather for your travel dates
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Dehradun 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.
Dehradun has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.0 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 30 min
- Distance
- 6,650 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.
Frequently asked questions about Dehradun
When is the best time to visit Dehradun?
The best time to visit Dehradun is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dehradun?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Dehradun?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 424 mm. The driest month is November with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dehradun get?
Dehradun gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.8 hours a day; in August there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Dehradun in?
Dehradun uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dehradun?
A nonstop flight from London to Dehradun takes about 8 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dehradun?
Dehradun has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 90.
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