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Uttarakhand Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Uttarakhand, India in October.

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Rishīkesh Pauri Kedarnath Dehradun

Planning a journey to Uttarakhand, India this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Uttarakhand in October

Uttarakhand, India is a region in India. In October, Uttarakhand experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Gangotri at 4°C (39°F) to very warm in Rudrapur at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Rudrapur and -9°C (16°F) in Gangotri.

For specific regional insights in Uttarakhand, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bahādrābād with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Mukteswar with 66 mm (2.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Uttarakhand

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Uttarakhand, India?

Temperature range in Uttarakhand (October)

Precipitation variation in Uttarakhand (October)

Rishīkesh

In October Rishīkesh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rishīkesh →

Pauri

In October Pauri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pauri →

Kedarnath

In October Kedarnath generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kedarnath →

Dehradun

In October Dehradun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dehradun →

Haridwār

In October Haridwār generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Haridwār →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Uttarakhand in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishīkesh 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Pauri 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Kedarnath 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dehradun 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Haridwār 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Mussoorie 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)

Uttarakhand weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Uttarakhand, India in October?

In October, Uttarakhand, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Rishīkesh sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Uttarakhand, India in October?

In Rishīkesh, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Uttarakhand, India get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Uttarakhand, India. Rishīkesh averages only about 18 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Uttarakhand, India?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Uttarakhand, India. Typically, the climate in Rishīkesh is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Rishīkesh. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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