Climate of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand's climate is as varied as its geography, ranging from subtropical heat in the Terai to arctic cold at the highest elevations. The state experiences four distinct seasons: a pleasant spring, warm summers in the lowlands and comfortable temperatures in the hills, a wet monsoon (July-September) that brings heavy rainfall and frequent landslides, and a cold winter characterised by snow at higher altitudes. Hill stations like Mussoorie and Nainital enjoy pleasant summers of 15-25 degrees Celsius. The monsoon is intense, particularly on the southern slopes. Winter is harsh above 1,500 metres and the Char Dham shrines close every November, reopening in May. Climate change is altering traditional patterns, extending fire seasons and intensifying extreme rainfall events. • Uttarakhand experiences a wide range of climatic conditions due to its varied and dramatic topography. • The Terai and foothill regions have hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching 35-40degrees Celsius. • Hill stations and middle Himalayan zones enjoy pleasant summers at 15-30 degrees Celsius. • Higher altitudes remain cold even in summer, with snow on peaks and glaciers throughout the year. • The monsoon season (July-September) brings heavy rainfall, frequent landslides, and devastating flashfloods. • The southern slopes receive significantly more rainfall than the northern trans-Himalayan areas. • Winter (November-February) is severe above 1,500 metres, with frequent heavy snowfall. • Many high-altitude areas including the Char Dham shrines become completely inaccessible in winter. • Temperatures at the highest elevations can drop to minus 20 degrees Celsius and below in winter. Climate change is extending the fire season and significantly altering monsoon patterns across the state [Hotels in Chardham](https://onlinechardham.com/chardham-hotels/) [Hotels in Bhojwasa](https://onlinechardham.com/location/bhojwasa/) [Hotels in Devprayag](https://onlinechardham.com/location/devprayag/) [Hotels in Kalpeshwar](https://onlinechardham.com/location/kalpeshwar/) [Hotels in Joshimath](https://onlinechardham.com/location/joshimath/) [Hotels in Jankichatti](https://onlinechardham.com/location/jankichatti/) [Hotels in Hemkund Sahib](https://onlinechardham.com/location/hemkund-sahib/) [Hotels in Harsil Village](https://onlinechardham.com/location/harsil/) [Hotels in Guptkashi](https://onlinechardham.com/location/guptkashi/) [Hotels in Govind Ghat](https://onlinechardham.com/location/govind-ghat) [Hotels in Gaurikund](https://onlinechardham.com/location/gaurikund) [Hotels in Sitapur](https://onlinechardham.com/location/sitapur/) [Hotels in Sersi](https://onlinechardham.com/location/sersi/) [Hotels in Rudraprayag](https://onlinechardham.com/location/rudraprayag/) [Hotels in Ranachatti](https://onlinechardham.com/location/ranachatti/) [Hotels in Pipalkoti](https://onlinechardham.com/location/pipalkoti/) [Hotels in Phata](https://onlinechardham.com/location/phata/) [Hotels in Pandukeshwar](https://onlinechardham.com/location/pandukeshwar/) [Hotels in New Tehri](https://onlinechardham.com/location/new-tehri/) [Hotels in Kedarnath](https://onlinechardham.com/location/kedarnath/) [Hotels in Kedarkantha](https://onlinechardham.com/location/kedarkantha/) [Hotels in Yamunotri](https://onlinechardham.com/location/yamunotri/) [Hotels in Valley of Flowers](https://onlinechardham.com/location/valley-of-flowers/) [Hotels in uttarkashi](https://onlinechardham.com/location/uttarkashi/) [Hotels in Trijuginarayan Temple](https://onlinechardham.com/location/trijuginarayan/) [Hotels in Tehri Dam](https://onlinechardham.com/location/tehri-dam/) [Hotels in Syanachatti](https://onlinechardham.com/location/syanachatti/) [Hotels in Sonprayag](https://onlinechardham.com/location/sonprayag/)