Best Time to Visit Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Dehradun is at its sunniest and driest in February–November.
The best time to visit Dehradun for sunny, dry weather is February–May and November — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.3°C / 54.1°F in January to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in June, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in (November) to 620 mm / 24.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dehradun's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15°C59°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.9°C67.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 25.4°C77.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| May | 28.8°C83.8°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 17.4°C63.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dehradun?
The best time to visit Dehradun for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 29.1°C / 84.4°F, and the driest is November with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dehradun's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Dehradun?
The rainy season at Dehradun, Uttarakhand runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 61 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is August (620 mm / 24.4 in).
What is the driest month in Dehradun?
The driest month in Dehradun is November, averaging about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.4°C / 63.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dehradun?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dehradun — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 620 mm / 24.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 12.3°C / 54.1°F.
Is Dehradun climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dehradun figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dehradun specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.