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Dehradun

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Dehradun month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dehradun are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and July the wettest (about 404 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.46.1458.8
February20.78.0519.4
March25.711.83510.8
April30.916.22111.4
May32.619.65111.6
June33.122.611811.2
July29.723.34048.2
August29.322.93458.1
September28.921.41649.9
October27.416.21810.6
November23.011.359.6
December19.07.699.1

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2000

    These relics and ruins are believed to be around 2000 years old.

  2. Documented history · 1368

    Dehradun was invaded by Mahmud of Ghazni during his campaigns into India followed by Timur in 1368, Rohilla chief Najib ad-Dawlah in 1757 and Ghulam Qadir in 1785.

  3. Documented history · 1808

    Before the name of Dehradun was used, the place is shown on old maps as Gurudwara (a map by Webb, 1808) or Gurudwara (a map by Gerard, 1818).

  4. Documented history · 1676

    Dehradun itself derives its name from the historical fact that Ram Rai, the eldest son of the Seventh Sikh Guru Har Rai, set up his "Dera" (camp) in "dun" (valley) in 1676.

  5. Documented history

    Dehradun itself derives its name from the historical fact that Ram Rai set up his Dera in dun in 1676.

Current public leadership

  • Saurabh Thapliyal

    Elected as the Mayor of Dehradun in January 2025.

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Rashtriya sahara

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dehradun. Indian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Dehradun, in brief

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02 · History

How Dehradun took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Dehradun

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Dehradun

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Dehradun

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Dehradun

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Dehradun

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08 · Questions

Questions about Dehradun

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dehradun

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Dehradun located and what are its coordinates?

Dehradun is situated in India at geographic coordinates 30.3244, 78.0339, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Dehradun?

Dehradun has a recorded population of approximately 522,081 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dehradun?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dehradun include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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