The short answer
When to go to Pithoragarh
October and November, and March to May, are the most reliable windows. Skies are clearer in autumn and the Himalaya shows from the ridges, while spring is warm without the monsoon. Avoid July and August, when rainfall passes 300 mm a month and landslides can close roads. Winter is cold, with lows around 2 degrees C, but often bright. Older travellers will find April, May, October and November the most comfortable.
Month by month
Pithoragarh weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Cold; clear days but chilly mornings and evenings | |
| February | — | — | — | Cold and often bright; carry warm layers | |
| March | — | — | — | Warming up; good light for the ridges | |
| April | — | — | — | Mild days and dry; comfortable for walks | |
| May | — | — | — | Warmest month, dry; start early on trails | |
| June | — | — | — | Humid; rain builds late in the month | |
| July | — | — | — | Heavy monsoon; landslide risk on roads | |
| August | — | — | — | Wettest period; roads and trails unreliable | |
| September | — | — | — | Rain easing; roads still unsettled | |
| October | — | — | — | Clear, dry and cool; best for views | |
| November | — | — | — | Dry and crisp; very clear mornings | |
| December | — | — | — | Cold but dry and bright |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Pithoragarh seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: April, May, October and November
- April: Mild days and dry; comfortable for walks
- May: Warmest month, dry; start early on trails
- October: Clear, dry and cool; best for views
- November: Dry and crisp; very clear mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: March and December
- March: Warming up; good light for the ridges
- December: Cold but dry and bright
Possible, with planning: January, February, June and September
- January: Cold; clear days but chilly mornings and evenings
- February: Cold and often bright; carry warm layers
- June: Humid; rain builds late in the month
- September: Rain easing; roads still unsettled
Best avoided with parents or children: July and August
- July: Heavy monsoon; landslide risk on roads
- August: Wettest period; roads and trails unreliable
Useful answers
Best time to visit Pithoragarh: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Pithoragarh?
April, May, October and November are the best months to visit Pithoragarh, with March and December also good. October and November, and March to May, are the most reliable windows. Skies are clearer in autumn and the Himalaya shows from the ridges, while spring is warm without the monsoon. Avoid July and August, when rainfall passes 300 mm a month and landslides can close roads. Winter is cold, with lows around 2 degrees C, but often bright. Older travellers will find April, May, October and November the most comfortable.
Which months should I avoid in Pithoragarh with elderly parents?
July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy monsoon; landslide risk on roads Wettest period; roads and trails unreliable