Climate Insights for Mussoorie

The climate in Mussoorie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1762mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 487mm of rainfall. Mussoorie 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 2°C.

Temperatures in Mussoorie vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°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.

Mussoorie is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 487mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 15mm. That's 472mm 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.

Mussoorie 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 July, 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 Mussoorie, which began on March 20, 2026. Mussoorie 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 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Mussoorie is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mussoorie 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. 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.