Nainital Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Nainital experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to pleasant weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Nainital is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Nainital has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1766 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 517 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 6 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nainital Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Nainital in India
During the months of February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Nainital occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 517 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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