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What is the best time to visit Ranikhet?

The months between March and July are usually the best time to visit Ranikhet, before the last weeks of the latter bring in heavy rainfall. It leaves the area as a host to many cultural and sports activities. Winters in Ranikhet welcome you with snowfall, owing to which large groups of people throng this place at this time.

Monthly Weather in Ranikhet

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	11°/ 2°	12 days
February	15°/ 3°	5 days
March	18°/ 6°	11 days
April	23°/ 10°	6 days
May	29°/ 14°	2 days
June	28°/ 17°	12 days
July	23°/ 17°	28 days
August	23°/ 17°	29 days
September	22°/ 15°	26 days
October	21°/ 11°	6 days
November	20°/ 8°	1 days
December	15°/ 2°	1 days

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Ranikhet in Winter (September - February)

Winters in Ranikhet can get extremely cold, with the mercury level rarely rising above 15 degree Celsius, and the minimum temperature being -3 degree Celsius. Usually starting from October and remaining till the end of february, winter months in this region welcomes large crowds of people who come to witness the magical snowfall and head out for the numerous adventure activities, along with sightseeing. The weather during the early winter months of September, October and November is pleasant and this is also a good time to visit Ranikhet.
If you are taking a trip to this place during these months, make sure to Kalika, Golf Course, Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum, Mankameshwar Temple, and Manila. A picnic at the Bhalu Dam or a devoted visit to the Haidakhan Babaji Temple is also recommended. You can also spend the idle afternoons at Rani Jheel or Ashiyana Park, or witness the rural lifestyle at Tarikhet Village.

Ranikhet in Monsoon (July - August)

Ranikhet can be visited in the early months of July, but it receives heavy rainfall during the months of July and August and it is advisable not to travel during these months as your plans might get hindered due to the rain. The temperatures usually range between 22 degree Celsius and 29 degree Celsius. The early weeks of July are a good time to set out for a trip to this beautiful city, but as the weeks pass by, the region starts experiencing heavier rainfall almost every passing day. If you have included some outdoor activities in your itinerary, then it is best to stay away from this place during these months. Even though the lush greenery and the fresh surroundings after getting washed by rain makes this place extremely beautiful, Ranikhet is not a place which thrives during the monsoon season.

Ranikhet in Summer (March - June)

With an average temperature that usually stays between 10 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius, summers, which begin from March until June, are the best time to plan a trip to Ranikhet. The pleasant climatic conditions paired with vibrant flowers in full bloom work as icing on the cake. This is also an ideal time for sightseeing. However, since it's also a peak season, it can be a little crowded. To explore Ranikhet at its best, make sure to head out to the Chaubatia Orchards, Jhula Devi Temple, Majkhali, and Dwarahat. The last site is peppered with magnificent temples which date back to several decades. The Sunset Point is also one of the famous sites at this place owing to the panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayas as they are painted with vermilion while the sun goes down.