Rānikhet weather
At 7:00 AM local time it was fog and 10°C (51°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Rānikhet sits 1802 m (5,912 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rānikhet, Uttarakhand, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Rānikhet weather
Is it raining in Rānikhet right now?
No. It’s fog and 10° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Rānikhet this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–22° and lows of 6–10°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Rānikhet lately?
In the past 7 days, Rānikhet had 1 rainy day and 3.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rānikhet?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Rānikhet weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rānikhet?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rānikhet is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Rānikhet?
July is the wettest month, with about 397 mm (15.6 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Rānikhet?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Rānikhet have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months