Best Time to Visit Ranikhet: Weather, Snow & Seasons

Ranikhet is a quiet army hill town at about 1,870 m in Almora district, home of the Kumaon Regiment. It is known for pine and oak forests, the Chaubatia orchards, Jhula Devi temple and the Upat golf course, about 80 km from Kathgodam.

Best overallMar - Jun, Sep - Nov
Clear viewsOct - Feb
Snow chanceLate Dec - Feb
AvoidJuly - August
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Ranikhet at a glance, month by month

JanCold, snow chance
FebCold, clear
MarRhododendrons
AprPleasant
MayEscape the heat
JunWarm days
JulHeavy rain
AugLandslides
SepGreen, rain eases
OctClear views
NovCrisp, sunny
DecCold nights
BestOkayAvoid

The four seasons in Ranikhet

Winter

Cold
Dec - Feb · -2 to 15°C

Sunny days, frosty nights and the clearest views. Light snow falls in some years.

Suits: Snow hopefuls, views

Spring & summer

Best
Mar - Jun · 12 to 28°C

The most popular season. Pleasant days for walks and orchard visits.

Suits: Families

Monsoon

Avoid
Jul - Aug

Very green, but rain and landslides make the roads slow.

Suits: Not recommended

Autumn

Best
Sep - Nov · 8 to 24°C

Fresh, clear air after the rains and long views of the peaks.

Suits: Couples, photographers

Best Time to Visit Ranikhet: FAQs

Which month is best for Ranikhet?

October and April are both lovely: clear skies, mild days and few crowds.

When can I see snow in Ranikhet?

If it snows, it is usually between late December and February.

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