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Overview
Uttarakhand is surrounded by majestic peaks and snowy mountains. Perhaps the greatest attraction of the place is the crisp cool weather that it features.
Uttarakhand features topography that consists of mountainous peaks which are natural coolers. The hills features a bitterly cold winter and almost non existent summer. Winters are accompanied by snow fall which adds a quaint charm to your holiday in Uttaranchal.
The plains in Uttaranchal have a climate that severely contrasts with that of the hills. Weather in Uttaranchal in the plains is hot and humid, that's similar to their counterparts in the Gangetic plain. Uttaranchal receives mild showers due to the south west monsoon in the summer months.
Weather in Uttaranchal during the summers is pleasant with cool winds from the hills negating the oppressive heat. Travelers are advised to avoid the rainy season as the
Weather in Uttaranchal during these months is highly inconvenient for sight seeing, also the place has a history of severe landslides occurring during the rainy months.
Uttarakhand features a fluctuating altitude which means a corresponding alter in Weather in Uttarakhand. The variation of temperature is immense ranging from tropical to sub-zero. Areas such as Bhabar plains which are low lying fall within the tropical one and have comparatively warmer temperatures. As one goes higher up the plain the temperature starts dropping rapidly starting with warm temperate, temperate, alpine and finally frozen. Weather in Uttaranchal during the summer is humid and temperature averages around of 30 degree centigrade in the plains and 14-15 degree centigrade in the mountains. The winter temperatures in the plains range around 10-11 degree centigrade and drops to well below zero in the mountains.
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