Climate Insights for Chakrāta

The climate in Chakrāta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1938mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 430mm of rainfall. Chakrāta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Chakrāta vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Chakrāta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1938mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 430mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 21mm. That's 410mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Chakrāta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Chakrāta, which began on March 20, 2026. Chakrāta is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Chakrāta is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chakrāta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.