AI-generatedMussoorie at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,663 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,824 m
Climate in Mussoorie
Mussoorie has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Mussoorie is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:1917:48
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 06:04–06:51 · evening 17:15–18:03
- 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 Mussoorie in October?
In October, Mussoorie is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:19 – 17:48
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %
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
Sunshine hours in Mussoorie
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 Mussoorie, 61 % 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 Mussoorie
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Mussoorie: 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, Mussoorie has about 7 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mussoorie
How breezy and how cloudy Mussoorie 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 Mussoorie typically peaks at 8 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 22 % of the sky over Mussoorie: mostly sunny, 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.
Heat and humidity in Mussoorie
How often the day gets hot in Mussoorie (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, Mussoorie has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow in Mussoorie
Snow is possible in Mussoorie, 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
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Mussoorie.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mussoorie
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 (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 61 | 12° | 0° | 6.0 h | 8 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 14° | 2° | 5.9 h | 9 | 93 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 18° | 5° | 6.8 h | 11 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 22° | 9° | 7.3 h | 12 | 60 |
| MayMay | 73 | 25° | 13° | 7.8 h | 15 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 25° | 16° | 6.6 h | 20 | 171 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 23° | 18° | 4.0 h | 30 | 451 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 23° | 18° | 3.9 h | 30 | 417 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 22° | 15° | 5.1 h | 21 | 188 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 20° | 10° | 7.0 h | 7 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 17° | 6° | 6.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 14° | 2° | 6.6 h | 3 | 27 |
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
30.45° N, 78.07° E · 1,824 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Mussoorie
The best time to visit Mussoorie is from March to April and from October to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from February to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 451 mm.
Mussoorie through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mussoorie in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Mussoorie in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 23–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Mussoorie in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Mussoorie in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 12–14 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mussoorie for you.
Your best months: October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mussoorie
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Mussoorie: score 93 against 86. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 93better |
| Day high | 20° | 17° |
| Night low | 10° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 6.9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 14 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Feb – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Mussoorie month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January12° · 6 h
In January, Mussoorie is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in January67February14° · 6 h
In February, Mussoorie is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in February78March18° · 7 h
In March, Mussoorie is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in March78April22° · 7 h
In April, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in April73May25° · 8 h
In May, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in May62June25° · 7 h
In June, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in June53July23° · 4 h
In July, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 451 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in July53August23° · 4 h
In August, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 417 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in August57September22° · 5 h
In September, Mussoorie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in September86October20° · 7 h
In October, Mussoorie is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in October93November17° · 7 h
In November, Mussoorie is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie in November84December14° · 7 h
In December, Mussoorie is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mussoorie.
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Mussoorie vs. Dehradun
In October the holiday weather in Mussoorie and Dehradun is about equally good (score 86 vs. 90). During the day Dehradun is 6 °C warmer than Mussoorie. Dehradun gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mussoorie | Dehradun |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec | Oct – Mar |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Mussoorie
Weather for your travel dates
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Mussoorie 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.
Mussoorie has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 6.3 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
- 6,650 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 Mussoorie
When is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
The best time to visit Mussoorie is from March to April and 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 Mussoorie?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Mussoorie?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 451 mm. The driest month is November with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mussoorie get?
Mussoorie gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mussoorie in?
Mussoorie uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mussoorie?
A nonstop flight from London to Mussoorie takes about 8 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mussoorie?
Mussoorie has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 73.
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