Ranikhet, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ranikhet, India? If you're planning to go to Ranikhet, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ranikhet, India

Based on the climate and weather in Ranikhet, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ranikhet, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ranikhet, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good one.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Ranikhet, India by month

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January

If you visit Ranikhet during January, you are likely to find that it is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

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February

February in Ranikhet is warm and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost once in a while.

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March

If you go to Ranikhet in March, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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April

If you are traveling to Ranikhet in April, you will notice that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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May

May here is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day.

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June

If you visit Ranikhet during June, you may find that it is unbearably hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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July

In July, Ranikhet is really hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Ranikhet, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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August

If you are traveling to Ranikhet in August, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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September

If you vacation in Ranikhet during September, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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October

Traveling to Ranikhet in October, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you are traveling to Ranikhet in November, you will notice that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

December in this region is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. There is frost once in a while.

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