Dehradun district

Province · Uttarakhand, 🇮🇳 India

Population 1,696,694

Area 3,095 km²

Time zone Asia/Kolkata

Official website dehradun.nic.in

Dehradun district

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Dehradun Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse landmarks of the Doon Valley and nearby Mussoorie. It includes the Greco-Roman architecture of the Forest Research Institute and the 1832 estate of Sir George Everest. Natural features range from the limestone formations of Robber's Cave to the panoramic views from Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie. Spiritual sites include the cave-based Tapkeshwar Temple and the confluence of three rivers at Triveni Ghat, where daily Ganga Aarti ceremonies take place.

Dehradun district — Map

Dehradun district — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–18°
3° at night
4 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–22°
4° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–27°
8° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–32°
12° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–35°
16° at night
8 rainy days
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 15°–36°
19° at night
15 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 17°–31°
19° at night
27 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

24° (feels like 26°) · extremes 16°–26°
18° at night
26 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good

24° · extremes 13°–25°
16° at night
16 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 8°–24°
11° at night
3 rainy days
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–21°
8° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–19°
4° at night
2 rainy days
23 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Hindi
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +91

Tours & Activities

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