Weather in Pithorāgarh, Uttarakhand
Located in Uttarakhand, India, Pithorāgarh is a small town in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone, at about 29.6°N latitude.
Climate Overview
North India experiences the southwest monsoon from July to September, with occasional western disturbances bringing winter rainfall. Pithorāgarh's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Pithorāgarh
Pithorāgarh's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 28 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Pithorāgarh
Live conditions in Pithorāgarh — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Pithorāgarh. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Pithorāgarh
For the week ahead in Pithorāgarh, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Pithorāgarh
Air quality in Pithorāgarh is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Local air quality varies based on seasonal agricultural burning, industrial activity and weather patterns.
Quick facts about Pithorāgarh
Pithorāgarh has a population of about 47,571; sits at 29.58°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Pithorāgarh on this page.
Nearby Cities in Uttarakhand
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Uttarakhand. See the "More in Uttarakhand" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.