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Uttarakhand is a region which has some of
the most majestic places, and also provides some
outstanding natural beauty. It is a part of the Greater
Himalayan ranges and is covered by beautiful Himalayan
peaks and glaciers. Two very important and holy rivers
of India, the Ganga and Yamuna start their journey from
here. In this article, we provide you information about
Uttarakhand weather.
Uttarakhand mainly has two different climatic regions,
namely, the hilly terrain and the smaller plain region.
So, the weather is also quite varied, depending on the
particular place.
Summers
Summers, in most of the Uttarakhand are mostly pleasant,
but some places do have hot climate. The temperatures,
in places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, etc. can reach the
40 degrees Celsius mark. Coupled with humidity, this can
be pretty uncomfortable. The summer season of
Uttarakhand extends from April to June.
Winters
Winters in Uttarakhand are very cold, with many places
receiving regular snowfalls. Temperature during the
winter season ranges from sub zero to about 15 degrees
Celsius. The winter season in Uttarakhand generally
extends from October to February.
Monsoon
During the period of July to September, lies the monsoon
season of Uttarakhand. The temperature ranges from 15 to
25 degrees Celsius at most of the places, during this
time. . The state receives approximately 90% of its
annual rainfall in this season. It is also one of the
most pleasant seasons of Uttarakhand. |