Climate Insights for Pithorāgarh

The climate in Pithorāgarh is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2574mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 685mm of rainfall. Pithorāgarh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Pithorāgarh vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Pithorāgarh is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2574mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 215mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 685mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 9mm. That's 677mm 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.

Pithorāgarh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Pithorāgarh, which began on March 20, 2026. Pithorāgarh 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Pithorāgarh is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Pithorāgarh 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.