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

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Traveling to Uttarakhand, India? If you're planning to go to Uttarakhand, this 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 Uttarakhand, India

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

Important essentials for Uttarakhand, India

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

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

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January

January in this region is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. There is frost once in a while.

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February

If you visit Uttarakhand during February, you might find that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

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March

If you vacation in Uttarakhand during March, you are likely to notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

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April

Traveling to Uttarakhand in April, you will notice that it can be excruciatingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Uttarakhand in May, you will notice that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

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June

If you are traveling to Uttarakhand in June, you will notice that it is sweltering. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).

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July

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

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August

If you vacation in Uttarakhand during August, you are likely to notice that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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September

September here can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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October

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

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December

If you vacation in Uttarakhand during December, you might notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost occasionally.

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Activities for Uttarakhand, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Uttarakhand.

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