Almora town spread over a ridge with mountains behind (photo: Suyash Mahar, Unsplash)

Best Time to Visit Almora: Weather, Views & Festivals

Almora is the cultural heart of Kumaon, a ridge-top town at about 1,640 m that was the capital of the Chand kings. Known for Bal Mithai, stone-paved bazaars, Kasar Devi and long Himalayan views, it is about 90 km from Kathgodam.

Best overallMar - Jun, Sep - Nov
Clearest viewsOct - Feb
FestivalsNanda Devi Mela (Sep), Dussehra
AvoidJuly - August
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Almora at a glance, month by month

JanCold, clear
FebCold, clear
MarRhododendrons
AprPleasant
MayWarm
JunEscape the heat
JulHeavy rain
AugLandslides
SepNanda Devi Mela
OctDussehra, clear
NovSharp views
DecCold nights
BestOkayAvoid

The four seasons in Almora

Winter

Cold
Dec - Feb · 2 to 15°C

Crisp sunny days and the clearest Himalayan views; occasional snow on high ridges.

Suits: Views, quiet stays

Spring & summer

Best
Mar - Jun · 12 to 28°C

Mild weather, rhododendrons and a pleasant break from the plains.

Suits: Families

Monsoon

Avoid
Jul - Aug

Green but wet, with road blocks on the way from Kathgodam.

Suits: Not recommended

Autumn

Best
Sep - Nov · 8 to 24°C

Festival season and clear skies. Almora's Dussehra is one of the most colourful in the hills.

Suits: Culture lovers

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