Good month · Kumaon
Kumaon in January
Cold, clear and quiet. Mornings in Nainital and Mukteshwar can drop near freezing, and a western disturbance may bring snow to Mukteshwar, Binsar and Munsiyari for a day or two. Views of the high peaks are often the sharpest of the year. Hotels discount outside the New Year week, and roads to Munsiyari may close briefly after heavy snow. Pack thermals and expect early sunsets around 5:30 pm.
Photo: ParthaPratimNath · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for January
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Mukteshwar
Orchards, cliffs and a Shiva temple on a 2,171 m ridge
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Almora and Kasar Devi
The Chand kings' capital, bal mithai and the pine ridge of Kasar Devi
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Nainital
An eye-shaped lake, a Raj summer capital and the gateway to Kumaon
Trips
Trips at their best in January
No published trip peaks in January
We still plan Kumaon in January where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
Plan Kumaon in JanuaryElsewhere in January
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Questions
Kumaon in January, answered
Is January a good time to visit Kumaon?
Cold, clear and quiet. Mornings in Nainital and Mukteshwar can drop near freezing, and a western disturbance may bring snow to Mukteshwar, Binsar and Munsiyari for a day or two. Views of the high peaks are often the sharpest of the year. Hotels discount outside the New Year week, and roads to Munsiyari may close briefly after heavy snow. Pack thermals and expect early sunsets around 5:30 pm.
What is the weather like in Kumaon in January?
Nainital about 2 to 11 °C; frost, occasional snow above 2,000 m. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kumaon in January?
We suggest Mukteshwar, Almora and Kasar Devi, Nainital. If you want snow, watch the forecast for a western disturbance and head for Mukteshwar a day after it passes.