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Rānikhet Weather in February

Rānikhet in February

The short of it: Rānikhet in February averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 65 mm · daylight 11 h 6 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & April

February in Rānikhet brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 6 min in mid-February, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and April.

Against its neighbours, Rānikhet runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Dwārāhāt, 15 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Rānikhet, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 6 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DwārāhātUttarakhand15 km N18°7°61 mm
AlmoraUttarakhand22 km ESE19°7°55 mm
Naini TālUttarakhand27 km S14°4°83 mm
BhowaliUttarakhand29 km SSE16°6°67 mm
Bhīm TālUttarakhand35 km SSE18°7°57 mm
BāgeshwarUttarakhand39 km NE21°9°56 mm
RāmnagarUttarakhand40 km SW24°11°46 mm
KālādhūngiUttarakhand41 km S24°11°40 mm

The Almanac · Rānikhet Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rānikhet by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°4°78 mm6 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
February17°6°65 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March22°10°54 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
April28°14°21 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
May30°16°53 mm6 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
June29°18°209 mm7 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
July26°18°501 mm6 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
August25°18°399 mm5 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦
September25°17°236 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October24°13°116 mm4 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
November20°8°8.0 mm4 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°6°21 mm4 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rānikhet in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rānikhet in February?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Rānikhet?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and April.

How long are the days in Rānikhet in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 15 min in December to 14 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Rānikhet in February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rānikhet in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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